asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider delegating to a special Minister the task of organising a nation-wide collection of waste material which can be utilised to the advantage of the national economy, and of directing its treatment, as far as may be necessary, and distribution?

No, Sir. I do not think it is necessary to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion. In this connection I would refer him to the recommendation made in paragraph 42 of the Second Report from the Select Committee on National Expenditure. That recommendation is now under consideration.

Is my right hon. Friend satisfied that the present effort is having the result which all Members, together with my right hon. Friend, desire?

If my hon. Friend will look at the paragraph to which I drew his attention he will see that definite recommendations are made.