§ 48. Mr. BOOTHBYasked the Prime Minister whether, in considering defence requirements, the Government is reviewing the question of the potential supplies of food which could be produced in this country; and whether any special measures are to be taken with the object of increasing those supplies?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThe question of the home production of foodstuffs in time of war and of measures with the object of increasing supplies is under review.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYWill the Prime Minister bear in mind the fact that two of the cheapest and most nutritious articles of food are oatmeal and herrings?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI would say, herrings, oats and beef.
§ Mr. T. WILLIAMSWould it not be possible for the right hon. Gentleman, for a change, to say what might be done in times of peace, instead of in times of war?
§ The PRIME MINISTERWe are also thinking of that.
§ Mr. SANDYSWill the consideration of this matter be one of the duties delegated to the new Defence Minister?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThat point has been considered for a long time, and it will be considered by a branch of the defence organisation.
§ Mr. G. GRIFFITHSIs it not a fact that one of the best foods for the Services is considered to be margarine?