HC Deb 22 October 1945 vol 414 c1840W
Sir J. Mellor

asked the Minister of Works what body is now performing the duties formerly performed by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland, consequent upon the Ministry of Works(Transfer and Powers) (No. 2A) Order, 1945 (S.R. & O., 1945, No. 1277).

Mr. Tomlinson

By virtue of the Ministry of Works (Transfer of Powers) (No. 2) Order, 1945, the duties formerly performed by the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland were transferred to the Minister of Works with effect from the 15th August, 1945.