§ 2 and 3. Commander Keransasked the Minister of Defence (1) if he is satisfied that enough officers, ratings and civilians are employed in the intelligence sections of the Service Departments; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he is satisfied that enough officers, ratings and civilians are employed in the intelligence departments under his direction; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AmeryI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend is satisfied that the intelligence departments are adequately staffed.
§ Commander KeransDoes my right hon. Friend agree that there is a great tendency for the intelligence departments to be increased rather than decreased? Is it not time that there was a measure of integration betwen the three Services and J.I.B. in order to try to reduce a considerable overhead in our Defence Estimates for the future?
§ Mr. AmeryThe information the Government get is pretty good and the co-ordination is pretty good. I would hesitate to tamper with the, present situation.