HC Deb 19 July 1962 vol 663 cc629-30
Q5. Mr. Jay

asked the Prime Minister what opportunity will be available to hon. Members to address questions to the First Secretary of State.

The Prime Minister

I would refer the right horn. Gentleman to the Order of Questions circulated with the Votes and Proceedings of the House of Commons, Number 146.

Mr. Jay

Will the Prime Minister make it clear on which of the subjects for which he is responsible the First Secretary is willing to answer Questions? Will he bear in mind that though the First Secretary's answers seldom mean anything at all, we should be very sorry not to hear them?

The Prime Minister

I know that the gentleman in Whitehall knows best, but my right hon. Friend knows quite a lot.

Mr. Gaitskell

In that case could not the Prime Minister tell us in which sphere of knowledge he will specialise?

The Prime Minister

There is another Question on the Order Paper about that matter.

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