§ Mr. Parkerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what were the circumstances that led to the appointment of Mr. Farmer as food officer in Belfast; and what were his qualifications for the post?
§ Mr. Barnesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what were the circumstances which led to the termination of Mr. Farmer's appointment 205W as food officer in Belfast; and where he has been found another post in the Ministry?
§ Mr. MabaneThe post of food executive officer a t Belfast became vacant in June, 1941, and Mr. Farmer, who was then serving as food executive officer at Southampton was appointed to fill the vacancy on 11th August, 1941. Later, as a result of reports received, the inspector-general of my Department made an investigation which satisfied my Noble Friend that Mr. Farmer's services were not satisfactory. His appointment was accordingly terminated on 30th June, 1943, since which date he has not been employed by my Department.