Defence Committee

Oral Answers to Questions — Armed Forces – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 10 Rhagfyr 1947.

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Photo of Hon. John Maclay Hon. John Maclay , Montrose District of Burghs 12:00, 10 Rhagfyr 1947

asked the Minister of Defence how many meetings of the Defence Committee have taken place since its inception, and how many of these meetings have been attended by the Minister of Transport.

Photo of Mr Albert Alexander Mr Albert Alexander , Sheffield, Hillsborough

It would be against the public interest to give the information which the hon. Member seeks.

Photo of Hon. John Maclay Hon. John Maclay , Montrose District of Burghs

On what occasion shall we be able to discuss this type of question, and the problem of transport in relation to defence? Is that kept firmly in view by the Defence Committee?

Photo of Mr Albert Alexander Mr Albert Alexander , Sheffield, Hillsborough

That would be a matter for Mr. Speaker, but page 337 of Erskine May shows that a question is inadmissible either on decisions or proceedings of the Cabinet or the Committee of Imperial Defence.

Photo of Mr Ronald Ross Mr Ronald Ross , County Londonderry

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that there is sufficient coordination between the three Services and the Ministry of Transport?