§ Lieut.-Colonel Kingsmillasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that the South-Western Divisional Food Office at Bristol have decided to close the food office at Crewkerne as an independent office; and whether he will reconsider this decision, in view of the hardship which will be occasioned to residents in Crewkerne and district having to go to Chard.
§ Mr. StracheyThe food offices at Crewkerne, Chard, and Ilminster are being placed under a single food executive officer, thereby saving staff. A food sub-office will, however, be retained at Crewkerne for the convenience of the local residents. The new arrangements should not, therefore, entail any hardship.