asked the Prime Minister whether he will give consideration to the appointment of a Minister of Industry and Economic Reconstruction at an early date with the responsibility of examining and working out plans with local authorities and industry which will give employment to His Majesty's forces when returning to civilian life as well as those now employed on the manufacture of arms and munitions?

The subject is of great importance, but the conditions which will develop towards the close of hostilities are as yet so uncertain that the establishment of a separate Ministry now would be altogether premature.

May I ask my right hon. Friend whether this proposal will have consideration again in the early future?

It will have consideration again.