§ Mr. Owenasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many welfare officers are employed in the service of the Forestry Commission: and in what areas they are so employed.
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§ Mr. SoamesLocal officers are responsible for the welfare of the industrial staff under their supervision. Since the industrial workers are widely scattered throughout Great Britain, a specialised welfare service would require a disproportionately large staff to be as effective as the present arrangements.