HC Deb 10 December 1952 vol 509 cc457-8
37. Mr. Swingler

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he will consult with the Minister of Supply with a view to establishing an inter-Departmental inquiry into the numbers and duplication of inspectors in Royal Ordnance factories, as recommended by the Select Committee on Estimates.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

My Department is already in consultation with the Ministry of Supply. The reply to the Select Committee's recommendation will, of course, be addressed to the Committee.

Mr. Swingler

Does that mean that an inter-Departmental committee has been established already to inquire into the matter? What form does the Minister suggest it should take?

Mr. Thomas

It means that we are in full consultation with the Ministry of Supply on the recommendations of the Committee, which, after all, were made only a fortnight ago.