Secretary Of State For Defence

Q11.

Mr. Pattie
asked the Prime Minister if he will dismiss the Secretary of State for Defence.

Q22.

Mr. Tebbit
asked the Prime Minister if he will now dismiss the Secretary of State for Defence.

The Prime Minister
The hon. Member may assume that I do not intend to make any changes in ministerial appointments or responsibilities—including my taking on any of the existing responsibilities of other Ministers—unless and until I make a statement to the contrary.