HC Deb 30 June 1920 vol 131 c464W
Captain COOTE

asked the Minister of Food whether it has yet been decided what officials are to be dispensed with in consequence of the abolition of local food control committees; and whether he can give any estimate of the saving which will be effected by this step?

Mr. McCURDY

The arrangements for the new local organisation which will take the place of the Food Control Committees at 30th June will, it is anticipated, result in a reduction of staff of about 3,400. The total expenditure on Food Committees for the years ending 31st March, 1919, and 31st March, 1920, was in round figures £1,500,000 and £1,100,000 respectively. Of the latter figure, about £830,000 was in respect of salaries and wages of staff. It is estimated that the annual rate of expenditure on staff under the new arrangements will be approximately £375,000.