asked the Minister of Food how many enforcement officers are now employed by his Department; how many of them are men and how many women; and what their respective salaries are.

The number of enforcement officers in my Department on 1st January, 1951, was 581, including 26 women. Thirteen of these (all men) are attached to headquarters and are paid, according to grade, salaries ranging from £550 to £800 a year. The others are paid, according to grade, salaries ranging from £400 to £700 (women, £350 to £450), subject to a reduction for those stationed outside London.