HC Deb 01 July 1936 vol 314 c410
72. Captain MACNAMARA

asked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the success of the Bishop Auckland potato scheme, it is proposed to institute similar schemes to make milk, vegetables, eggs, fish, meat, and other nutritious foodstuffs available at reduced rates to the unemployed?

Sir K. WOOD

I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given by the Prime Minister on this subject on 23rd March to the right hon. Member for Stirling and Clackmannan (Mr. Johnston) of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. JOHNSTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the answer given in March last said merely that he was having inquiries made? Can we now be informed of the result of those inquiries?

Sir K. WOOD

I think the right hon. Gentleman must be under a misapprehension. I will send him a copy of the reply.

Mr. SANDYS

Does the right hon. Gentleman recognise that the Bishop Auckland scheme proved a great success and doubled the consumption of potatoes?