§ 50. Mr. Bellengerasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he has reviewed the question of appointments in the Food Defence Plans Department?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI assume that the hon. Member refers to the divisional food officers, I have nothing to add to the reply which was given to the hon. Member by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade on 21st March, but I can assure him that although I am anxious not to make more changes in staff than are absolutely necessary during the next few months, the need for a review such as he suggests will be borne in mind as soon as circumstances permit.
§ Mr. BellengerWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that it is upon the divisional food controllers that considerable strain will fall in the event of hostilities?
§ Mr. MorrisonI am aware of that, and the hon. Member will no doubt appreciate the advantage to the Government at the present moment of enlisting the services of men who have had experience of this particularly complicated work, as long as their age does not prevent them from carrying out their duties efficiently.