HC Deb 08 February 1961 vol 634 cc369-70
2. Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Defence how often the Defence Board met in 1959 and 1960. respectively.

Mr. Watkinson

It is not in accordance with custom to give details of the working of committees of this sort. The Board meets as business requires.

Mr. Digby

Can my right hon. Friend say whether this new Board has given him assistance in formulating policy as was envisaged in the White Paper two or three years ago, following which the Board was set up?

Mr. Watkinson

Yes, Sir. I am glad to do that. I find the work of the Defence Board absolutely invaluable in helping me to consult my colleagues and formulate policy by general agreement, which is my wish.