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Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at on 19 May 1942.

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Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Seaham

Surely the right hon. and learned Gentleman is taking this a little bit too far. Surely it is not for the Minister of Defence to be the sole judge as to whether he should attend the House and participate in the Debate. It should be for the House to express its views as to whether the subject warrants the presence and participation in the Debate of the Minister of Defence?