28. Mr. G. DOYLEasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the strong expression of opinion in favour of the continuance of food control, he will consider the advisability of retaining the department of the Ministry of Food until the present difficulties have been overcome?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI can add nothing to what has already been said on this subject.
Mr. DOYLEIs it a fact as stated in the Press to-day that at a meeting of the Cabinet yesterday it was decided to continue the Ministry of Food for the next five years with extended powers?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe hon. Member must not assume the accuracy of everything which he reads in the newspapers.
§ Captain REDMONDHas the new Minister been appointed?
§ The PRIME MINISTERNo.