HC Deb 03 December 1952 vol 508 c157W
94. Mr. C. S. Taylor

asked the Minister of Food whether the expected decrease in the staff of local food offices from 18,849 in 1951–52 to 18,774 in 1952–53 is likely to be realised or exceeded.

Major Lloyd George

The expected decrease has been exceeded. The staff in regional and local food offices on 1st October, 1952, numbered 17,063.