asked the Prime Minister what arrangements are being made for carrying on the duties of those members of the Government of military age who in the event of war will be serving with the Navy, Army, and Air Force?

No arrangements are at present being made to meet the eventuality to which the hon. Member refers.

Can the Prime Minister say how many Ministers are affected or actually serving at the present time; and whether all Ministers of military age have, in fact, offered their services?

I could not answer that without notice.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether it is intended in the event of war that the older members of His Majesty's Government should take the place of the junior Ministers?

I have not considered that matter.