§ Viscount SANDONasked the Prime Minister whether he can explain the reasons which prevent the exchange as 424W between the Board of Trade and the Ministry of Transport of the responsibility for the mercantile marine and electricity?
§ The PRIME MINISTERWhether or no my Noble Friend's suggestion is advisable as a practical measure is not a matter which can be dealt with by way of Parliamentary question and answer, but is one which would require lengthy and detailed examination. I may also mention that, even if in the result any change were found desirable, legislation would be required to give effect to it.