§ Squadron-Leader Donnerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport whether the statement in the Emergency Powers (Defence) Railways (Transport of Seed Potatoes) Order (S.R. & O., No. 1334, of 1943) that it is made by the Minister of War Transport, is to be taken to mean that it was personally approved by him, or that it was signed by an assistant secretary under a general authority granted by him?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerThe statement to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers is to be taken to mean that the Direction has been duly issued and is one for which my Noble Friend is responsible. In the case referred to I approved the Direction before its issue.