§ Sir I. Fraserasked the Minister of Food how much has been saved, and by how much the staff of his Department has been reduced, as a result of the ending of the rationing of fats.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThe ending of rationing of fats will result in an administrative saving of about £90,000 per annum and a reduction in staff of about 200.
§ Sir I. Fraserasked the Minister of Food how much will be saved, and by how much the staff of his Department will be reduced, as a result of the ending of meat rationing and control in July.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThis final step in terminating rationing will enable me to close the local food offices. The savings will be about £2½ million, together with savings on the Votes of other Departments in respect of such items as accommodation, printing and telephones; and about 5,300 staff.