SURPLUS PRODUCE OF ALLOTMENTS AND PRIVATE GARDENS. By arrangement with the Agricultural Departments, the Ministry of Food has now taken over from them the responsibility for the disposal of any surplus produce that my result from the Government's war-time policy of extended allotment and private garden cultivation. Responsibility for the production side of this policy will remain with the Agricultural Departments, which will continue to be assisted by the two advisory bodies set up for that purpose, viz.