§ 102. Captain C. BATHURSTasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will state the name of the Food Controller; and whether the latter will in any way control the home-production of food, as well as its use, distribution, and sale?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI am unable to make an announcement to-day, but I may say that the powers that will be exercised by the Food Controller will certainly be wide. 150 The existing powers are being actively exercised in the meantime by the Board of Trade and Board of Agriculture.
§ Captain BATHURSTDoes the word "wide" include the production of food?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI have already said that I cannot make a definite announcement on that point at present.
§ Mr. WARDLEMay I ask when this appointment is going to be made?
§ Mr. PRETYMANIt does not rest with me.
§ Mr. WATTWill the hon. Gentleman say how many applications he has had for this post, and will he put a box in the Lobby?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI can answer that question. I have not received any.