§ 52. Sir P. Hannonasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the declared policy of His Majesty's Government to make the Board of Trade the channel for the expression of Government policy on the distribution of industry, as indicated in the White Paper, Cmd. 6527, he contemplates reconstruction of the Board in the extension of its powers and the enlargement of its personnel to discharge these new duties.
§ Mr. AttleeYes, Sir. As stated in the White Paper referred to, the Board of Trade will be suitably strengthened as occasion requires to undertake the heavier responsibilities referred to by my hon. Friend.
§ Sir P. HannonWhen will the Deputy-Prime Minister be able to make a statement on the expansion of the work of the Board of Trade?
§ Mr. AttleeNot just yet.