Oral Answers to Questions — Lord Cherwell (Staff).

– in the House of Commons at on 7 August 1941.

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Photo of Mr Richard Stokes Mr Richard Stokes , Ipswich

asked the Prime Minister whether he consulted the Scientific Advisory Committee before making appointments to the statistical branch presided over by Lord Cherwell?

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

As my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister informed the hon. Member in reply to a Question on 30th July last, the statistical branch of which Lord Cherwell is head was formed on the outbreak of war. The Scientific Advisory Committee to which the hon. Member refers was appointed on 3rd October last, and no appointments of scientists to the staff of the statistical branch have been made since that date.

Photo of Mr Richard Stokes Mr Richard Stokes , Ipswich

That being so, has the committee any powers of veto over the recommendations?

Photo of Mr Clement Attlee Mr Clement Attlee , Stepney Limehouse

No advisory committee has a power of veto.