HC Deb 22 September 1948 vol 456 c883
56. Major Guy Lloyd

asked the Minister of Food how many hotels and boarding houses have been searched by his enforcement officers during the past three months.

Mr. Wadsworth

On a point of Order, Mr. Speaker. Can the Minister deal with Questions Nos. 75 and 76 on the same subject?

Mr. Speaker

We have not yet reached Questions 75 and 76. I hope we shall, but we must wait until we do.

Dr. Summerskill

I regret this information could not be obtained without making special inquiry of each officer.

Major Lloyd

Is the Minister aware that there is grave dissatisfaction in many parts of the country over this procedure which does not savour of anything but something which comes from Germany?

Dr. Summerskill

I am not aware of that, but if the hon. Member can give me any specific case where an officer has abused his powers I will be only too willing to investigate it.