HC Deb 17 April 1946 vol 421 c2687
83. Mr. Wilson Harris

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs whether he can now state the name of the new chairman of the British Council.

Mr. Bevin

I regret I am not yet in a position to do so, but hope very shortly to be in a position to make an announcement.

Mr. Harris

Does my right hon. Friend realise that this very important post has now been vacant for 10 months? Is he not a member of a Government that gets things done?

Mr. Bevin

Yes, Sir. It is because I have been getting things done that I have not filled the post.