§ 74. Colonel WEIGALLasked whether the stimulation of food production will form part of the duties of the Food Controller; and, if so, what will be his relationship to the Board of Agriculture?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Pretyman)I cannot at present add to replies already given to questions in this House as to the duties of the Food Controller, and his relation to other Departments.
§ Mr DILLONCan the hon. Gentleman give us any indication as to when we shall know the name of the Food Controller?
§ Mr. PRINGLEAre we going to wait until there is no food to control?
§ Sir E. CARSONHave the Government withdrawn the intention to appoint a Food Controller?
§ Mr. PRETYMANNo, Sir.