Viscountess Astorasked the Minister of Food whether he has appointed, or intends to appoint, 12 men inspectors in connection with the Government's education and food campaign, at salaries of £1,000 a year each; whether any women were considered for these appointments; and, if not, whether it was because, on inquiry, there were found to be no suitable women available?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonIn connection with the arrangements now in preparation for giving guidace to the public on the use of foods, appointments not exceeding 10 in number are being made for the purpose of assisting in the co-ordination of the work of the various organisations concerned and the promotion of local schemes. The work will be undertaken in co-operation with the women domestic science inspectors of the Board of Education. The range of salary proposed is £400–£500 a year, and women as well as men candidates will be eligible.