§ Mr. Juddasked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on the arrangements for ministerial responsibility for the Royal Navy following the changes in his Administration; and when he expects to make an appointment.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State 37W for Defence has overall ministerial responsibility for Her Majesty's Forces, assisted as appropriate by the Minister of State and other Ministers in his Department. I shall make an announcement as soon as possible about the appointment of an Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Navy.