§ 43. Colonel WEIGALLasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that direct competition takes place between military and naval supply branches in provision of foodstuffs, potatoes in particular; and will he ensure that in uture the closest co-operation will be established between purchasing channels for Expeditionary Forces, Home Forces, and Naval Forces, in order that the Food Controller may only have to deal with one channel for the provision of these supplies to all the forces of the Crown?
§ Mr. FORSTERSteps have already been taken to co-ordinate the supply of potatoes 330 for the naval and military services generally, and the question is now under consideration with a view to effecting further improvements in the arrangements.
§ Mr. GWYNNEThe question says provision of foodstuffs, and potatoes in particular?
§ Mr. FORSTERYes; I think that is so. I think they are enquiring into foodstuffs as well, but I will enquire further.