Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 4 June 1964.
Mr John Stonehouse
, Wednesbury
12:00,
4 June 1964
Does the Prime Minister agree that this country retains the ultimate responsibility for constitutional change in this territory and that it is important to get such changes by agreement? Is he aware that this group, which is supported by black and white Rhodesians, is putting forward a point of view which has very wide support, including that of a former Prime Minister, Mr. Todd? Will the right hon. Gentleman give it his own consideration?
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.
