§ 12. Lieut.-Colonel Marcus Liptonasked the Minister of Food why applications have been invited for the post of Director of Public Relations at a salary of £1,500-£2,000; and when the present vacancy in his Department was first advertised.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeApplications for the post of Director of Public Relations in my Department were invited because the present Director has tendered his resignation; it was first advertised on 6th November.
§ Lieut.-Colonel LiptonDoes the Minister's reply mean that the intelligent understanding of the food cuts cannot be safely entrusted to the Housewives' League and other adjuncts of the Conservative Party?
§ Sir Herbert WilliamsCan my right hon. Friend say whether there is any need for a public relations officer in his or any other Department?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThe hon. Gentleman will appreciate that this was before I came into office. I am quite prepared to look into this matter, because my mind is by no means made up upon it.
§ Mr. MulleyWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman bear in mind the importance of getting a good man for this post, as the facts of our food position were not generally known in some parts until very recently?