§ 50. Mr. Walter Edwardsasked the Prime Minister whether he can supply any information as to the purpose and the results of the Lord Privy Seal's recent visit to the U.S.A.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. I would refer the hon. Gentleman to Cmd. 6555, which contains the text of the Agreement on Petroleum between the Governments of the United States and the United Kingdom, signed at Washington on 8th August by Mr. Stettinius, Acting Secretary of State, and by the Lord Privy Seal.
§ 51. Mr. Walter Edwardsasked the Prime Minister if the Lord Privy Seal is still responsible for civil aviation policy, and whether his duties have been extended to cover other Government activities.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. The Civil Air Transport Committee over which the Lord Privy Seal presided has now completed its inquiries and tendered its report. The Lord Privy Seal discharges any other duties assigned to him.