§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food from what source the 10,526 extra officials stated in Command Paper No. 7522 to have been employed by him during the last July quarter in connection with the annual exchange of ration books, were recruited; and whether they are still employed by him.
§ Mr. StracheyExtra staff for ration book distribution are engaged through employment exchanges. A few individuals have been retained but the total staff in local food offices is now 11,068 fewer than at 1st July last.