§ 47. Mr. Sandysasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether His Majesty's Government have yet reached a decision as to the advisability of increasing the stocks of grain stored in the United Kingdom?
§ The Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence (Sir Thomas Inskip)His Majesty's Government are fully aware of the advantages of storing foodstuffs for defence purposes, as well as of the difficulties with which any such measures are attended. Information as to any decisions reached by the Government will be given whenever this is practicable. I am, however, clear that it would not be in the public interest to make any statement for the time being.