Oral Answers to Questions — Coal Mining Industry. – in the House of Commons at on 7 December 1926.
Mr Harry Day
, Southwark Central
asked the Minister of Transport whether his attention has been drawn to the state of the surface of the new Sutton by-pass road; and what action he is prepared to take?
Lieut-Colonel Wilfrid Ashley
, New Forest and Christchurch
I understand that this matter, which has been previously brought to my notice, is receiving the attention of the Surrey County Council, who are responsible for the construction and maintenance of the road.
Mr Harry Day
, Southwark Central
Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this road is so bad that very few motorists use it, and that they mostly go by High Street, Sutton?
Lieut-Colonel Wilfrid Ashley
, New Forest and Christchurch
I have just informed the hon. Gentleman that the Surrey County Council are dealing with the matter.
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.
