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"him by authorising him to obtain, if he thinks fit, the assistance of two
"assessors, being persons of practical and scientific knowledge of the
"matters involved, to sit with and advise him thereon. And for such
"purpose it may also be desirable to form, under authority, a panel
"from which such assessors may be selected.
"It is also desirable to consider whether a committee of skilled
"persons may be formed under Government authority, who might assist
"in mitigating some of the difficulties mentioned above by advising on
"technical questions which affect the administration of the Acts by local
"authorities and the practice of public analysts."
This latter suggestion is very similar to that made by the Departmental
Committee appointed in July, 1899, by the Board of Agriculture and
Fisheries, to inquire into the use of preservatives and colouring matters in
food, who advocated the establishment of a separate Court of Reference for
guidance in such matters.