HC Deb 12 February 1929 vol 225 c194
6. Mr. FOOT MITCHELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any and, if so, what steps are being taken to secure publication of figures of stocks of foodstuffs in cold storage?

Captain MARGESSON (Lord of the Treasury)

I have been asked to answer this question. Legislation would be necessary to secure comprehensive figures of stocks of foodstuffs held in cold storage in this country. The Empire Marketing Board are, however, endeavouring to arrange, by agreement between the interests concerned, for the voluntary publication of aggregate figures of stocks of dairy produce and fruit in cold storage.