HC Deb 02 August 1918 vol 109 cc787-8W
General CROFT

asked the Food Controller whether a gentleman of German origin grants licences for trading at the Ministry of Food; whether he has adopted his wife's name; and, if so, what action he proposes to take?

Major ASTOR

I am unable to trace the case which the hon. and gallant Member has in mind. Perhaps he can give me more definite information on the subject.

General CROFT

asked the Food Controller whether there is an assistant director in his office who is of enemy birth; and, if so, whether his position will be filled by a British-born subject?

Major ASTOR

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. This case will come up for the consideration of the Committee whose appointment and terms of reference were announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer yesterday.