§ 47. Mr. Butcherasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that instructions have been issued by the Ministry of Food that communications received by local Food Executive Officers from Members of Parliament are to be referred to headquarters for reply, while the Ministry of Fuel and Power have sent a circular to Members of Parliament inviting them to communicate with regional officers; and what steps he is taking to ensure uniformity in this matter amongst the various Ministries.
§ The Prime MinisterThe duties of Departments differ greatly, and their organisation cannot be uniform. Channels of communication cannot be fixed by a general rule.