§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food what were the qualifications and previous employment of all the persons employed in his Covent Garden office; and whether Mr. Lewis is still so employed.
§ Mr. StracheyBefore joining the Ministry of Food in November, 1942, the Senior Area Officer in this office was employed for six years as a departmental manager of a firm of fruit and vegetable wholesale merchants. The Assistant Area Officer who joined the Ministry in October, 1945, has had many years experience in the fruit trade in Australia and in this country. The four remaining members of the office are clerical and typing staff. There is no Mr. Lewis employed in the Covent Garden office.