HC Deb 22 May 1946 vol 423 c75W
6. Mr. McKie

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs if he will make a statement regarding the Director General's recent inspection of the work of the Political Intelligence Mission in Egypt.

Mr. Bevin

As a result of the Director General's visit, certain organisational changes were decided upon, which will result in considerable economies in staff and effort, without detracting from efficiency. A new head of Political Intelligence Department, Middle East, has been appointed, and the Director General is satisfied that, with the resources available and the necessity to economise in man-power, the work is being conducted efficiently and that the scheme is proving valuable.