§ Mr. Thorneasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food why the Bagshot food control committee have resigned in a body?
§ Mr. MabaneThe Bagshot food control committee resigned following the reversal by my Department of their decision not to grant a consumer's application to change her milk retailer after the transfer of the business. It is regretted that the instructions on which the food control committee based its decision were not clear and led both the committee and the Ministry's local officers to arrive at an incorrect decision. To prevent any further mistakes precise instructions have been issued. It is hoped that the members of the Bagshot committee whose help in the operation of food control has been greatly appreciated will reconsider their resignations and agree to continue in office.