§ 71. Mr. INSKIPasked the Minister of Food whether the stocks of imported food under his control are kept for any longer time than is necessary to enable inland transport to be provided; and whether he can say that no food is stored when there is an immediate market available?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Mr. McCurdy)In the case of articles in short supply, such as sugar and butter, it is necessary to maintain reserve stocks in order to ensure the regularity of the ration; otherwise I can safely say that no food under the control of the Ministry is stored when there is an immediate market available.