§ 1. Sir Stanley Reedasked the Secretary of State for War whether, to prevent the waste of essential foods at military camps, he will consider immediately setting up a salvage corps, either to prevent waste or to turn excess rations to profitable use?
§ The Secretary of State for War (Mr. Hore-Belisha)Commanding officers are responsible for the prevention of waste, and recent inspections have not revealed that food is being wasted. The by products of messing are disposed of to the best advantage, and the proceeds, which are credited as part of the messing account, accrue for the benefit of units. The creation of a salvage organisation for the utilisation of other waste products is being examined in conjunction with the other Departments concerned.
§ Mr. MacquistenIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the son of the late Mr. Hooley set up pig crays behind the camps and thus used all the waste, with great profit?
§ Mr. James GriffithsIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in South Wales there is complaint of a shortage of food?
§ Mr. Hore-BelishaThe question on the Paper appears to indicate that the contrary is also the case and that extra rations exist in some places.