HC Deb 14 June 1950 vol 476 c219
56. Mr. Baker White

asked the Minister of Food whether, conforming with the Food Control Committee (Constitution) Orders, he approved the appointment of Mr. George Cross to the Tottenham Food Control Committee.

Mr. Webb

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Baker White

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the selection of a very active member of the Communist Party to sit on this Committee has caused a great deal of public indignation in Tottenham?

Mr. Webb

This was a recommendation to me from the local borough council, and I am not prepared myself to try to introduce political discrimination in these appointments.