HC Deb 21 August 1940 vol 364 c1308
65. Mr. Woods

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what is the salary of Mr. Alexander Greig, retail adviser to the Ministry of Food; whether he is a full-time officer of the Department; and whether he has resigned his position as joint managing director of Allied Suppliers, Limited, and his directorships of all its associated grocery trade businesses for the period of his appointment?

Mr. Boothby

Mr. Alexander Greig, Retail Trade Adviser to the Ministry of Food, is serving in that capacity without remuneration. He is giving full-time service to the Ministry, having been granted leave of absence for the purpose by Allied Suppliers, Limited, as a contribution by them to the national war effort.