§ Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Economic Warfare how many officials in his 1524W Department are, or were until recently, directors of the New Trading Company; and what positions in his Department are held by these officials?
§ Mr. DaltonOne officer of the Ministry of Economic Warfare, who holds the rank of temporary principal, is a director of the New Trading Company. As the hon. Member was informed in a Parliamentary answer on 17th June, the practice followed in the Ministry of Economic Warfare is that which is prescribed for the Civil Service generally in time of war. When a person appointed to a temporary post in the Ministry does not wish to sever all connection with his commercial interests, no objection is raised, provided that he takes no direct or active part in the control of his business.