Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 8 February 1940.
Mr William Leonard
, Glasgow St Rollox
asked the Minister of Labour whether he has yet received the replies from the Departments concerned, which would allow him to decide on the practicability of resuming in the Labour Gazette, publication of the names of successful contractors; and, if so, what is his decision?
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.
