asked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the services of the public relations officers in various Departments are used in the preparation of speeches made by Ministers in the country; and whether he is satisfied that public funds are properly expended for such purposes?

I have no official knowledge of the methods used by Ministers or indeed by Members in the preparation of their speeches, and I am certainly not going to inquire into the matter.

Has the Prime Minister observed the almost miraculous performances of some of the Ministers who now make speeches in the country on all manner of subjects which have nothing to do with their Departments and in which they have never shown any interest in this House?