HC Deb 25 June 1940 vol 362 c294
32. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food how much potato starch and kindred products he proposes should be imported during the current season?

Mr. Boothby

No such imports are in contemplation.

Mr. Denman

Do the Ministry propose to limit the use of starch, as was done in the last war?

Mr. Boothby

No, Sir, not at present.