Price Increase Notifications (Departmental Staff)

HC Deb 22 December 1965 vol 722 c435W

3. Mr. Kimball

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what additions to the staff of his Department have been or will be necessary to deal with those notifications of intended price increases which must be sent to his Department.

Mr. John Mackie

The complement of the Department has, so far, been increased by four for this purpose. Future staff requirements will depend on the number of notifications received.