LORD DEVONPORT MAY RESIGN
FOOD CONTROLLER'S HEALTH AFFECTED. London, May 31). There arc renewed reports that Lord Dcvonport (Food Controller) is aliout to resign, through ill-health. His resignation, is regarded in some quarters as a foregone conclusion. It is reported that a Labour member will succeod him.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn. (Rec. May 31. 11.35 p.m.) London, Mav 31. The "Daily Mail" states that Lord Devouport has resigned tho position of Food Controller, and that Cnptaiu JUathurst will carry on the duties until a successor has been appointed.—United Service. (Rec. June 1, 1-.55 a.m.) ' London, May 31. The "Daily Telegraph's" Parliamentary correspondent has been authorised to announce that Lord Dcvonport has resigned 'owing to ill-health, and that Mr. Lloyd-Georgo has accopted his resignation. Lord Dcvonport suffered from a. severe breakdown somo months ago, and he has not recovered.
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Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3099, 1 June 1917, Page 5
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