WHEAT COMMISSION.

HC Deb 26 May 1932 vol 266 cc543-4

72. Sir C. RAWSON

asked the Minister of Agriculture what action he is taking with regard to the request of the National Association of Master Bakers, Confectioners, and Caterers to have appointed on the Wheat Commission a representative of the bread-baking industry?

74. Mr. CHRISTIE

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is in a position to make any announcement with regard to the constitution of the Wheat Commission under the Wheat Act, 1932?

Sir J. GILMOUR

In accordance with the provisions of the Statute, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, and I, acting jointly, are about to appoint the Wheat Commission. We have been fortunate in obtaining the services of Lord Peel as Chairman. The other members of the Commission will be as follows:

As representing the interests of the growers of home-grown millable wheat:

• Mr. J. Beard.
• Mr. J. G. Harris.
• Mr. G. C. Mercer.
• Mr. E. W. K. Slade.
• Mr. G. M. Strutt.

As representing the interests of millers of flour:

• Mr. S. Armstrong,
• Mr. W. T. Charter.
• Mr. J. A. Shone.

As representing the interests of importers of flour:

• Mr. F. T. Collins.

As representing the interests of dealers in home-grown millable wheat:

• Colonel E. P. Clarke, D.S.O.
• Mr. Herbert Smith.
• Mr. A. E. K. Wherry, O.B.E.

As representing the interests of bakers of bread:

• Mr. F. Nevill Jennings, M.C.

together with four other representatives of consumers of flour of whom one, at least, will be a Scottish representative and one a representative of Northern Ireland. These further names will be announced as soon as possible.

The Vice-Chairman of the Commission will be Mr. H. D. Vigor, O.B.E., of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.