§ Mr. R. Morganasked the Minister of Production whether, in connection with the recent appointment of three full-time scientific advisers to work under his supervision, it is proposed to develop their work with the object of linking science and technology more closely with the whole strategy and direction of the war?
§ Mr. David Adamsasked the Minister of Production whether it is intended that the three scientific advisers recently appointed to work under his general supervision are to have direct access to the War Cabinet on a non-departmental basis; and whether, in view of the desirability of such a course, he will take steps to make it clear that these advisers can exercise this right?
§ Mr. Manderasked the Minister of Production whether the three full time scientific advisers to the staff of the Ministry of Production will have direct access to the War Cabinet and if the Lord Privy Seal will exercise his supervisory functions over the new body directly on behalf of the War Cabinet?
§ Sir R. Clarryasked the Lord Privy Seal what authority will be given to the scientific advisers appointed to work under his supervision in order to enable them to conduct inquiries, elicit information, and examine Departmental papers for the purpose of carrying out effectively the co-ordinating functions they are to perform?
§ Mr. LytteltonI would refer the hon. Members to the statement on the subject of the scientific advisers recently appointed to my staff which I made at the end of Question Time to-day.