HC Deb 27 March 1950 vol 473 cc2-3
2. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Food in what capacity he recently employed Mr. John Albert Tempest, Livingstone Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, and how long Mr. Tempest was employed by his Department, the salary paid, and the reason for termination of employment.

Mr. Webb

Mr. Tempest was employed as a temporary travelling accountant from September, 1945, to February, 1950, at a salary of £590 a year. His appointment was terminated after he was convicted of certain criminal offences.

Mr. Nabarro

Is the Minister aware that Mr. Tempest has a long list of previous convictions for fraud, theft, false pretences and bigamy, including a five-year sentence of penal servitude, and will he take steps to prevent the employment of such manifestly unsuitable persons in this capacity in his Department?

Mr. Webb

I should have thought that the answer I gave would have given the hon. Member complete satisfaction.