HC Deb 05 May 1937 vol 323 c1153
70. Mr. James Griffiths

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can make any statement as to the plans for the storage of food in preparation for any national emergency?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Dr. Burgin)

As the hon. Member is aware, the question of food storage is under active investigation by the Board of Trade. I regret that I am not able to make any statement on the subject at the present time.