§ 64. Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food how many costing accountants he employed during the last six months to investigate potato and vegetable merchants' accounts; and what was the cost to the taxpayer.
§ Mr. StracheyUp to 31st December, 1948, one Ministry of Food costings officer, part-time, and three firms of nominated professional accountants, at a total cost of about £520.