HC Deb 07 June 1945 vol 411 cc1076-7W
Sir G. Mander

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether action is now being taken to establish on a permanent basis a small central staff qualified to measure and analyse economic trends and to submit appreciations of them to the Ministers concerned as stated in the White Paper on Full Employment.

Sir J. Anderson

Plans have been prepared for a small central economic and statistical staff, and some individuals have been earmarked for appointment.