DEPARTMENTS OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY AND EMPLOYMENT

HC Deb 11 May 1971 vol 817 c76W

Q6. Mr. Carter

asked the Prime Minister if he will take steps to merge the Departments of Trade and Industry and Employment.

Q15. Mr. Ashley

asked the Prime Minister if he will take steps to redefine the duties of the Secretary of State for Employment.

Q17. Mr. Clinton Davis

asked the Prime Minister if he will now increase the number of Ministers in the Department of Trade and Industry.

The Prime Minister

I would refer the hon. Members to the answer I gave on 6th May to Questions from the hon. and learned Member for Rowley Regis and Tipton (Mr. Peter Archer) and the hon. Member for Midlothian (Mr. Eadie).— [Vol. 816, c. 1635–6.]