HC Deb 26 February 1919 vol 112 cc1765-6W
Sir CHARLES HANSON

asked the Food Controller whether he will state the names of the gentlemen composing the Consumers' Food Council; the date of their appointment; and the principle or method by which they were selected?

Mr. McCURDY

As regards the first part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given on the same subject on 25th February. The appointments were made on January, 1918, and the first meeting of the Council was held on 1st February, 1918. Fifteen of the members were nominated, respectively, by—

  1. (1) The Parliamentary Committee of the Trades Union Congress;
  2. (2) The National War Emergency-Committee;
  3. (3) The Parliamentary Committee of the Co-operative Congress; and
  4. (4) The Women's Industrial Organisation, as representing "organised consumers." The remaining members, as representing "unorganised consumers" were appointed by the Ministry of Food.