§ 102. Mr. Biggs-Davisonasked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs to make a statement about the future of the British Middle East Office.
§ Mr. TurtonOn 11th October the organisation and functions of the British Middle East Office were reconstituted and its name was changed to "Political Office with the Middle East Forces." The head of the new Office, who will be known as the Political Representative, will represent the Foreign Office with the Commanders-in-Chief, Middle East. The present information, social and economic functions of the British Middle East Office will continue to be carried out by the Information and Development Divisions in Beirut. They will not, however, form part of the Political Office with the Middle East Forces, but will be responsible direct to the Foreign Office. Her Majesty's Ambassador at Beirut will become the British Representative on the Advisory Commission of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency. These changes are being made in the interests of economy and more efficient organisation.