HC Deb 06 February 1945 vol 407 cc1888-9
48. Mr. Tree

asked the Prime Minister to whom Questions should be addressed concerning civil aviation pending the appointment of a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Civil Aviation.

Mr. Attlee

Pending the appointment of a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Civil Aviation, Questions should be addressed to the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Aircraft Production, who will reply on behalf of my right hon. and Noble Friend the Minister for Civil Aviation.

Mr. Tree

Can the right hon. Gentleman give us an assurance that legislation will be introduced at an early date?

Mr. Attlee

I have already given that assurance. I did so when I spoke on this matter in the House. It is our intention to introduce legislation in due course.