§ 46. Mr. Hirstasked the Prime Minister whether he will appoint a Minister especially charged with, and responsible for, ensuring economy in Government expenditure.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. Responsibility in this matter rests where it should—on the Government as a whole, on my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer as custodian of the national finances, and on each of the Ministers in charge of the Departments.