HC Deb 09 November 1971 vol 825 c125W
Q9. Mr. Skinner

asked the Prime Minister what plans he has to include in his Government a Minister with sole responsibility for unemployment.

Q11. Mr. Carter

asked the Prime Minister if he will now assume responsibility for economic affairs.

The Prime Minister

Unless and until I make an announcement to the contrary, I do not propose to alter the present allocation of functions to Departments, or to assume any of my right hon. Friends' departmental responsibilities for economic affairs or in any other field.