§ Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Food how many officers of his Department are authorised to sign S.R. & Os. on his behalf; and what are the respective departmental ranks of these persons.
§ Mr. StracheyThree officers, namely the, Permanent Secretary and two deputy secretaries, are so authorised. In practice the senior officer on duty signs Orders and all the Orders made during the last six months were signed by the Permanent Secretary.