§ Mr. Burkeasked the Minister of Supply what change there has been in the secretaryship of the Ministry of Supply?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonSir George Gater, who was appointed Joint Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Supply in May last with Sir Arthur Robinson, has now become sole Secretary. Sir Arthur Robinson (who, after a distinguished career in the Civil Service, became Chairman of the Supply Board under the Committee of Imperial Defence, in 1935) was appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Supply, when it was 1425W established a year ago; at my request he continued to hold the office until Sir George Gater could be given sole responsibility under the Minister. I take this opportunity of expressing my appreciation of Sir Arthur's great knowledge and experience which, I am glad to say, will be at my disposal until the end of the year, when he will retire. My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary has succeeded Sir Arthur Robinson as Vice-Chairman of the Ministry of Supply Council.