asked 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.

The 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.

asked 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.

This 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.