May 2, 1951 (21st Parliament, 4th Session)

Hon. Paul Martin (Minister of National Health and Welfare):

As my hon. friend likely knows, the estimate providing for civil defence is under the distribution of items in the name of the Minister of National Defence (Mr. Claxton), the transfer of responsibility having taken place after the estimates were arrived at. When the Minister of National Defence brings his estimates to the house I may have an opportunity to say something on the matter.