Oral Answers to Questions — British Army. – in the House of Commons at on 20 February 1940.
Lieut-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore
, Ayr District of Burghs
asked the Secretary of State for War to what extent architects are employed in connection with plans for the erection of camps and hutments for troops in various parts of the country; and whether, with a view to improving the qualify of the planning and ensuring the maximum efficiency and economy, he will arrange for the increased employment of architectural consultative services?
Hon. Oliver Stanley
, Westmorland
Full use was made of architectural assistance in the preparation of the standard designs, and architects are also employed as supervising officers in the erection, whenever necessary.
Secretary of State was originally the title given to the two officials who conducted the Royal Correspondence under Elizabeth I. Now it is the title held by some of the more important Government Ministers, for example the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
