§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Supply for what reason Mr. F. D. Ascoli left the Rubber Control; what was his previous employment; what was his remuneration whilst in the Rubber Control's employ; and who are his present employers.
§ Sir A. DuncanA reduction in the volume of the Rubber Control's work enabled me to release Mr. Ascoli from his post as Director of Rubber. Mr. Ascoli was and is now a Director of Dunlop Malayan Estates, Limited. He received no remuneration from Government funds while serving in the Control.