HC Deb 05 May 1947 vol 437 c27
45. Mr. W. Shepherd

asked the Prime Minister if he will now make a further statement on the steps taken, or to be taken, for the reduction of the Civil Service.

The Lord President of the Council (Mr. Herbert Morrison)

I have been asked to reply. My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister hopes to make a statement shortly.

Sir W. Smithers

Can the right hon. Gentleman assure the House that his right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has not given permission for a song called, "Running round in circles and getting nowhere" to be dedicated to him?

Mr. Morrison

Not so far as I know. I do not know whether the hon. Gentleman has sent it to No. 10.

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