Q13. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Prime Minister if it is his intention that the transfer to the Ministry of Technology of staff dealing with shipbuilding will be followed by a parallel change in Ministerial responsibility.
§ The Prime MinisterI would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave on 6th December to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for South Shields (Mr. Blenkinsop).—[Vol. 737, c.277.]
§ Q16. Mr. Brian Parkynasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the transfer of shipbuilding from the Board of Trade to the Ministry of Technology, he will issue a White Paper setting out clearly all the responsibilities of the President of the Board of Trade and of the Minister of Technology.
§ The Prime MinisterNo. I think the position is already well known, but if my hon. Friend has any particular point in mind perhaps he would let me know.