HC Deb 04 December 1941 vol 376 cc1259-60
71. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the President of the Board of Trade, who is appointed the Dyestuffs Controller; what remuneration will be received by him; and what allowance will be allowed him for expenses?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Captain Waterhouse)

The Dyestuffs Controller is my hon. Friend the Member for the Exchange Division of Manchester (Mr. Hewlett), who neither receives nor wishes to receive a salary or an expenses allowance.

Mr. Smith

Has the hon. Member's position as a Member of this House been made right by the Prime Minister?

Captain Waterhouse

Yes, Sir.