§ Q11. Mr. Pattieasked the Prime Minister if he will dismiss the Secretary of State for Defence.
§ Q22. Mr. Tebbitasked the Prime Minister if he will now dismiss the Secretary of State for Defence.
§ The Prime MinisterThe hon. Member may assume that I do not intend to make any changes in ministerial appointments or responsibilities—including my taking on any of the existing responsibilities of other Ministers—unless and until I make a statement to the contrary.