§ 45. Mr. W. R. Williamsasked the Prime Minister whether he will issue instructions that any replies sent to hon. Members shall be signed by the appropriate Minister or Parliamentary Secretary and not by private secretaries.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill)It is generally understood that whenever possible Ministers will themselves sign letters to Members of Parliament on matters of importance.
§ Mr. WilliamsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there have been many instances lately where that has not occurred? Will he make quite sure that the general instruction, that apparently he is agreeable to, will be carried out and conformed to by all Ministers?
§ The Prime MinisterLet us see how the opinions expressed today affect practice in the future.