§ 46. Sir W. Smithersasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the number of Statutory Instruments, schemes and ordinances still in force, and the frustration that these and similar instruments are having on commerce and industry and the necessity for increased production under free enterprise, he will give an undertaking that the number of such instruments will be reduced as soon as possible; and the policy of the Government in this matter.
§ The Prime Minister (Mr. Winston Churchill)As I said on 1st April last year, it remains our constant endeavour to limit as far as possible the number of Statutory Instruments
§ Sir W. SmithersDoes my right hon. Friend remember that God in his wisdom thought that Ten Commandments were enough for the human race? Is he aware that the biggest obstacle to recovery is constituted by some 24,000 rules and regulations which frustrate and delay business and commercial organisations in this country? Will he please hurry up their removal?
§ The Prime MinisterThe best possible progress will be made in this desirable direction.
§ Mr. E. L. MallalieuDoes the right hon. Gentleman think it is possible to have a "frustration on commerce," and, if not, will he consider giving classes in the English language to some of his hon. Friends?