§ Commander Locker-Lampsonasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the grave need for economy, he will appoint a Minister especially to conduct war against waste?
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has explained more than once to the House the various measures he has initiated to secure economy. In addition, the House will shortly be invited to appoint a Select Committee on National Expenditure with a like object. The appointment of a separate Minister is, in my judgment, quite unnecessary.