§ 69. Sir J. Mellorasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will explain the methods adopted for informing the general public of the Orders, Regulations, instructions and advice issued by his Department?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe general public is informed of the Orders, Regulations, instructions and advice issued by my Department by the following means:—
In addition the public can get information regarding new regulations from the local food offices. Advice on cookery and food economy is provided by means of food advice centres, lectures and demonstrations throughout the country as well as by leaflets obtainable from the Ministry.
- (1) Press announcements issued to the National and Provincial Press;
- (2) Regular Press Conferences;
- (3) Broadcasts in the special announcements period after the 6 p.m. news, in the Kitchen Front programmes at 8.15 a.m., and at other times as may be needed;
- (4) Advertisements in the Press.
§ Sir J. MellorCould my right hon. and gallant Friend arrange for copies of the Regulations to be published in food shops for reference?
Major Lloyd GeorgeMy hon. Friend will realise that it is rather a big task, especially when we are trying to save paper. To put all Regulations and Orders in every shop is, I think, quite unnecessary.
§ Mr. ThorneWhen does the right hon. and gallant Gentleman intend to broadcast about the work of his Department?