Mr. NessEdwards asked the Minister of Agriculture how many members of Welsh agricultural war executive committees have sons employed by the committees on which they sit; and if he is aware that this situation is causing comment in Welsh farming circles.
Mr. HudsonCounty War Agricultural Executive Committees are responsible for the appointment of their own staff other than executive officers. I am only aware of one instance in Wales where a near relative of a Committee member has been appointed to a junior post with that Committee. In this case the man has recently been discharged from the Army on medical grounds. I am not aware of any comment or criticism on this matter in Welsh farming circles.