§ 56. Dr. Littleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in view of the prospective erection of cold-storage depots in Great Britain, he will arrange to have at least one such depot erected in Northern Ireland where the conditions are so favourable for cold-storage purposes?
§ Mr. BoothbyI regret that it is not practicable to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion. The existing cold storage space in Northern Ireland is more than sufficient to meet the needs of local consumption.
§ Dr. LittleArising from that answer, may I point out that I am informed other- 545 wise? In view of the situation with which we are faced, we feel that the Ministry should give us more storage facilities in Northern Ireland.
§ 58. Major Carverasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is satisfied with the present volume and utilisation of cold-storage accommodation in this country; and what steps he is taking to offer reasonable inducement to private enterprise to increase their cold-storage capacity on a temporary or permanent basis?
§ Mr. BoothbyI am satisfied that the cold storage accommodation at present available is being used in the best manner. Accommodation is being increased as quickly as possible by the erection of new Government cold stores and by inducements to cold store proprietors to build new cold-storage space.