HC Deb 04 May 1971 vol 816 cc342-3W
Q8. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Prime Minister whether, in the interests of brevity and recognition, he will consider renaming the Minister of Aviation Supply the Minister of Aviation, the Secretary of State for Employment the Minister of Labour, the Minister of Housing and Construction the Minister of Works, the Minister of Transport Industries the Minister for Transport, the Minister of Posts and Telecommunications the Minister of Communications, and the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry the President of the Board of Trade.

The Prime Minister

I am grateful for my hon. Friend's suggestion, but the present duties of my right hon. Friends would not be described accurately by the titles proposed.

Q17. Mr. Biggs-Davison

asked the Prime Minister whether he will take steps to rename the Department of Health and Social Security the Ministry of Social Services.

The Prime Minister

No. The present title of the Department accurately describes its responsibilities.

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