§ 47. Sir Waldron Smithersasked the Prime Minister if he will appoint a Minister with Cabinet rank as Minister of Cold War Defence, to be responsible for matters of security affecting the public service.
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir.
§ Sir W. SmithersIs the Prime Minister aware that if he does not do something quickly and effectively to stop Communist infiltration, we shall be forced to the conclusion either that he does not mean business, that he does not realise the danger, or that he is afraid of the fellow-travellers who sit behind him?
§ The Prime MinisterI am afraid 1 can never be sure what conclusions the hon. Member will draw from anything.
§ Sir W. SmithersI should have said "beside him" as well.