HC Deb 25 June 1956 vol 555 c20
31. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on the action being taken by Her Majesty's Government regarding the Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organisation.

Mr. Amory

It was decided on Monday last that a Special Conference should proceed in September to the appointment of a new Director-General. All the probable candidates are not yet known. Her Majesty's Government will be guided by its determination to support the Organisation in its constructive work.

Mr. Wiley

But will the right hon. Gentleman give the lie to the Beaver-brook Press about the acting Director-General, who has a very distinguished record of service? Will the right hon. Gentleman make a real effort to restore our good name in this vitally important organisation?

Mr. Amory

Of all the possible candidates within the Organisation, I cannot think of any one with better claims than Sir Herbert Broadley, who has not only rendered distinguished services to my Department during the war but also very distinguished services to the Food and Agriculture Organisation as Deputy Director-General.

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