Major M.WOODasked the Minister of Food what is the nature of the arrangements which have been made to enable Sir John Lorne Macleod to continue his own business while discharging the duties of Food Commissioner for Scotland; and whether it is considered that one of the 13,000 ex-officers at present out of employment might be competent to perform the work of the office?
§ Mr. McCURDYThe arrangements as regards Sir John Lorne Macleod's private business are such as not to interfere with the full and adequate performance of his duties as Food Commissioner. Sir John Macleod is on duty in the Divisional Office daily both morning and afternoon, and is always available for consultation on any point that may arise in his absence. As regards the second part of the question, I have nothing to add to the concluding part of the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member on Tuesday, the 8th June.