HC Deb 14 April 1948 vol 449 c971
54. Mr. John Morrison

asked the Minister of Food whether he will extend the list of designated persons who may witness signatures to documents that may be required by local food offices, particularly so as to facilitate such witnessing in rural areas.

Dr. Summerskill

There is no restricted list of people who may witness signatures to documents that may be required by local food offices. The responsible persons named on the documents are given as examples, for guidance only, and the signatures of witnesses of comparable status are accepted.