HC Deb 25 March 1919 vol 114 cc224-5
80. Lieutenant-Colonel Sir S. HOARE

asked the Minister of Food whether he will state the present stocks held by the Government of corn, meat, and tea?

Mr. ROBERTS

The stocks held by the Ministry of Food in the United Kingdom are at present as follows:

Tons.
Wheat … 285,563
Flour … 302,708
Meat—Frozen … 42,659
Meat—Canned … 13,500
Meat—Bacon and hams … 25,308
Tea … 45,953

Colonel ASHLEY

Is it the intention of the Government to make a profit out of the sale of the stocks they now hold?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of this question.