§ Major Procterasked the Parliamentary-Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in the interests of ensuring a fair deal among the competing interests of the larger and smaller firms in the soft drinks industry, he will appoint an independent chairman of the committee of the Soft Drinks War-time Association?
§ Mr. MabaneMy Noble Friend has received proposals for the reconstitution of the committee submitted in accordance with the articles of association of the War Time Association. He is considering the proposals together with the representations which he has received from the recognised trade associations in the industry and otherwise, and his decision will be given in due course.