§ 46. Air-Commodore Harveyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in addition to the F.B.I. and the T.U.C., he will 1375 consider appointing the Institution of Production Engineers to act in an advisory capacity in connection with the Anglo-American Productivity Council, in view of the valuable assistance the Institution can offer.
§ The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Sir Stafford Cripps)The Anglo-American Council on Productivity is an autonomous body, set up by industry, and it is for the Council itself to decide what it wishes to do.
§ Air-Commodore HarveyHas not the Chancellor any authority to advise the body concerned to obtain the services of an institution which has a membership of over 7,000 who would be helpful?
§ Sir S. CrippsAbsolutely none.
§ 57. Mr. Errollasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress has been made by the Anglo-American Council on Productivity; and when their report will be published.
§ Sir S. CrippsHis Majesty's Government have no responsibility for the Anglo-American Council on Productivity.