§ 45 and 46. Mr. JOHN GUESTasked the Prime Minister (1) what will be the constitution of the Food Council; whether it is proposed that the chairman shall be a paid official; and how many members will be nominated to the council?
(2) whether the proposed Food Council will include representatives of producers, distributors, and consumers; and whether nominations for membership will be invited from each party in the House, or whether he proposes to appoint the members of the Food Council exclusively from Members of the Conservative party?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKI have been asked to reply, and will answer this question and the next together. The composition of the Food Council is at present under consideration. I will make an announcement when the arrangements are complete.
§ Mr. GUESTIs not the hon. Gentleman aware of the great interest that is being taken in this matter and the desire to have a statement at the earliest opportunity? I would also like to ask the right hon. Gentleman if he has seen the statement made in the "Sunday Times" on this point?
§ Mr. MACLEANCan the Minister of Agriculture state whether he has taken steps to secure the representation upon the Food Council of working women who understand this question, and who know, by actual experience, what a small wage can buy?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKYes, that matter has been taken into consideration.
§ Captain GARRO-JONESWill the Council have any powers which are not already possessed by the Board of Trade?