§ 46. Mr. Gammansasked the Prime Minister if the speech of the Minister of Fuel and Power on 6th April, regarding the nationalisation of the motor industry, represents the policy of His Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend was replying to a statement made by a motor manufacturer about Government policy He aid not announce any new policy but issued a general warning which has been issued before by leading Members of the Government.
§ Mr. GammansIn view of the conflicting statements which are continually being made by Ministers—[An HON. MEMBER: "We understand them."]—will the Prime Minister either re-establish the principle of Cabinet responsibility or appoint a spokesman upon whose pronouncements some reliance can be placed?
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Member is wrong in thinking there has been contradiction. I am sure that any such restriction would have been resented by Members of Governments in the past, as it would be in the present.