§ 78. Colonel Gomme-Duncanasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how much it adds to our national expenditure 169W when a Minister is elevated into an ambassador.
§ Mr. NuttingNo increased expenditure is involved in this change.
§ Sir H. Williamsasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs why so many Ministers have been made Ambassadors; and what is the increased expenditure resulting from this change.
§ Mr. NuttingIt has been necessary to raise the rank of Her Majesty's representatives in certain countries to that of ambassador in order to maintain for them the appropriate status amongst their colleagues abroad. No increased expenditure is involved in this change.