§ Mr. W. H. Greenasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is taking steps to ensure that the provisions contained in Order No. 1019 relating to the constitution of local food committees is being observed, particularly the provision which forbids the appointment of persons engaged in the business of a trader in foodstuffs other than those representing retail trades?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonIn order to ensure that the provisions of Order No. 1019 relating to the constitution of Food Control Committees are observed, the Clerk of the appointing Authority is required by paragraph 4 of the Order to furnish the Divisional Food Officer with a list of the persons appointed in the form prescribed in the schedule to the Order (of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy). In this list, the profession, business or occupation of each member must be shown. It is the duty of the Divisional548W Food Officers to examine these returns and to ensure that the appointments conform with the requirements of the Order.