Defence Committee (Hansard, 10 December 1947)

§ 48. Mr. Maclay
asked the Minister of Defence how many meetings of the Defence Committee have taken place since its inception, and how many of these meetings have been attended by the Minister of Transport.

§ Mr. Alexander
It would be against the public interest to give the information which the hon. Member seeks.

§ Mr. Maclay
On what occasion shall we be able to discuss this type of question, and the problem of transport in relation to defence? Is that kept firmly in view by the Defence Committee?

§ Mr. Alexander
That would be a matter for Mr. Speaker, but page 337 of Erskine May shows that a question is inadmissible either on decisions or proceedings of the Cabinet or the Committee of Imperial Defence.

§ Sir R. Ross
Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that there is sufficient coordination between the three Services and the Ministry of Transport?

§ Mr. Alexander
Yes, Sir.