§ Q9. Mr. Carterasked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the way in which the restructuring of Government Departments have been implemented; and if he will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterYes, Sir. I am satisfied that good progress has been made within the broad framework set out in the White Paper on the Reorganisation of Central Government published last October.
§ Mr. CarterIs the Prime Minister aware that the complete mess the Government have so far made of the British aircraft industry is a direct result of the 1356 Government's decision to set up a separate Ministry of Aviation Supply, and that neither in America nor Britain will confidence in this Government's handling of aviation be re-established until a very close look is taken once again at the establishment of that Ministry?
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Gentleman's opening remarks come ill from a supporter of a former Government that destroyed the TSR 2. The organisation of Departments concerned with aviation was set out very clearly in the White Paper published last October. I announced that a review was being carried out of the Ministry of Aviation Supply. That review has been completed, and I shall announce the decisions at the appropriate time.
§ Mr. LoughlinWill the Prime Minister take it from me that there is no earthly reason why he should make any statement of any kind, because no one believes a word he says?