§ 35. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food how many enforcement officers are employed by his Department at the latest available date; and when he proposes to dispense with their services.
Dr. HillFive hundred and thirty-two on 1st February, 1953, a reduction of 45 since October last. Further reductions will be made as more controls are removed, including those made possible by decontrol of sweets, eggs and feedingstuffs.
§ Sir W. SmithersWill the Minister bear in mind that we fought and beat the Kaiser and Hitler and that we are now re-arming against another form of dictatorship? How much longer will he try to do what Hitler and the Kaiser failed to accomplish? If he is not careful, I shall have to come round and see him with my cosh.