§ 33. General CROFTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food how many inspectors are employed by the Ministry of Food; what are their salaries; and what are the qualifications necessary for such inspectorships?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Mr. Clynes)There are 156 inspectors, inclusive of technical assistants classed as inspectors, employed by the Ministry of Food at salaries approximately averaging£275 a year. Those engaged in technical work are required to have technical experience; those employed for purposes of observation and inquiry are required to have a good character, to be able to write lucid and trustworthy reports, and to be generally competent.
§ Mr. CLYNESCertainly; and they are of very great service to the work of the Department.
Mr. T. WILSONDid four inspectors wait upon a food control committee within three weeks and did these officers ask the same question?
§ Mr. CLYNESI am not aware that any such thing occurred, and I would like some information on the point.
§ Mr. BOWERMANAre the Department making use of the inspectors in the employ of the London County Council, who are experienced men?
§ Mr. CLYNESI cannot say, but I should think that the Ministry of Munitions have recruited among men of experience in that line of service.