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P. M. No./ 16
MINISTERIAL ARRANGEMENTS
Statement by the Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon.
R. G. Menzies
The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. R. G. Menzies,
announced today that during his absence overseas Mr. J,
McEwen, Leader of' the Country Party and Minister for Trade
would act as Prime Minister and Sir Garfield Barwick,
Attorney-General, would act as Minister for External Affairs.
The Minister for the Navy, Senator Gorton, who
has been assisting the Prime Minister with the External
Affairs portfolio will continue to assist the acting Minister