Oral Answers to Questions — Defence. – in the House of Commons am ar 29 Mawrth 1939.
Sir A.P. Herbert
, Oxford University
asked the Minister of Transport whether he is satisfied that the existing number of piers, landing stages, and appropriate vessels is sufficient for the various emergency services which will be required in the Port of London in time of war?
Mr Edward Burgin
, Luton
Yes, Sir, so far as probable requirements can be estimated at present, but the matter is under constant review as plans develop.
Ministers make up the Government and almost all are members of the House of Lords or the House of Commons. There are three main types of Minister. Departmental Ministers are in charge of Government Departments. The Government is divided into different Departments which have responsibilities for different areas. For example the Treasury is in charge of Government spending. Departmental Ministers in the Cabinet are generally called 'Secretary of State' but some have special titles such as Chancellor of the Exchequer. Ministers of State and Junior Ministers assist the ministers in charge of the department. They normally have responsibility for a particular area within the department and are sometimes given a title that reflects this - for example Minister of Transport.
