§ 60. Mr. Lindsayasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food in how many areas there is a responsible and experienced person appointed to take charge of all emergency feeding arrangements?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe responsibility for the provision of emergency feeding centres, as distinct from the rest centres administered by public assistance authorities, has been entrusted to local authorities in certain areas. The Ministry of Food provides all equipment and food and reimburses all approved operating deficiencies. I am advised that in practically all areas the local authority has appointed a competent person to take charge of the local arrangements.
§ Mr. LindsayWhile I appreciate that the Ministry of Food have in all cases got food to the spot, there are many places 1218 where no one is yet appointed. Has the Parliamentary Secretary powers to see that there is such an appointment?
Major Lloyd GeorgeWe have written to local authorities asking them to forward to us the names of officers who have been appointed in each area.
§ Mr. LindsayHas the Ministry power, where the local authority is not acting, to see that a proper person is appointed?