§ Mr. Parkerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply whether he is aware that Mr. F. D. Ascoli, the Deputy Rubber Controller, has been responsible for the policy of the Rubber Control Board in recent months during the frequent absence of Sir Walrond Sinclair; and whether he will replace this official by someone to whose interests the extension of rubber reclaiming plant is not inimical?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanNo, Sir. I am satisfied that there is no foundation for the suggestion in the second part of the Question. I should add that Sir Walrond Sinclair's absence was due to a visit to the United States, which he undertook on behalf of the Ministry of Supply in connection with rubber matters.