HC Deb 19 January 1949 vol 460 cc31-2W
62. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Food what recent reductions there have been in the staff employed in the Potato and Carrot Control Department; how many are still employed; at what cost annually in salaries and other expenses; how much office space is occupied; and what function do they now perform.

Mr. Strachey

Since I replied to the hon. Member's similar Question on 20th September there have been reductions of eight in the number employed and about £2,500 in salaries and wages. One area office has closed, leaving a total office space of about 110,000 sq. ft. The Potato and Carrot Division buy, sell and supervise marketing in order to guarantee growers' prices, while ensuring a fair distribution to the public at controlled prices.

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