HC Deb 01 March 1948 vol 448 cc2-3W
14. Brigadier Thorp

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware that his inspectors are visiting farms and asking the farmer's employees detailed questions about his farming business; and if he will issue instructions that this shall stop forthwith.

Dr. Summerskill

I am aware of one visit of this kind. I am afraid that if the farmer himself is absent, such inquiries must be made so that inspectors' inquiries may be made effectively and without undue waste of time.