§ 58. Mr. RENDALLasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food why women have not been asked to assist the Ministry in deciding on and forwarding its policy of Betting up national kitchens; is he aware that the proportion of women cooks to men cooks in this country is estimated as 10,000 to one; that many competent women in the Large cities have done much pioneer work in starting public kitchens of various kinds; and will the Ministry seek the assistance of, and give responsible powers to, women in the matter of national kitchens?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe Food Controller has constantly sought the assistance and advice of women in forwarding his policy of setting up national kitchens. The actual administration of these kitchens is in the hands of local authorities, who are already employing women in administrative work. The National Kitchens Branch of the Ministry are training both women inspectors, supervisors, and cooks, and, generally speaking, the whole of the staff of the kitchens will be women.