§ 50. Dr. Broughtonasked the Prime Minister to which Ministry the food hygiene functions of the Ministry of Food will be transferred when the amalgamation of the Ministries of Agriculture and Fisheries and Food is completed.
§ The Prime MinisterThis is at present under active consideration.
§ Dr. BroughtonCan the Prime Minister state when a decision is likely to be made? When he is considering the matter, will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that it is the opinion of the medical profession that these responsibilities, which relate so closely to health, could be most appropriately transferred to the Ministry of Health?
§ The Prime MinisterThere are arguments and disadvantages on both sides.