69. Mr. DelaBèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can give some information regarding the reorganisation of the national home-grown food supply; and, seeing that in a future war this country would not have time to extemporise food supplies once the war had started, is he satisfied that all possible steps are being taken to assist farmers to increase production to full capacity at once?
§ The Minister of Pensions (Mr. Ramsbotham)I have been asked to reply. Every aspect of the question of home food production in relation to national defence is receiving the fullest attention, but my right hon. Friend is not in a position to say anything further on the subject at the present time.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Acland-TroyteCan the hon. Member say when it will be done? It has been long under consideration.