§ 66. Dr. Littleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will consider the need for providing additional accommodation for the storage of larger quantities of food in Northern Ireland and have the food stored therein at the earliest moment, thus making provision against every eventuality?
Major Lloyd GeorgeLarge quantities of all the more important foodstuffs are already held in Northern Ireland. The question of creating certain special stocks is under consideration at the present time. If it is decided to create these special stocks warehouses will be provided, if necessary.
§ Dr. LittleWill my right hon. and gallant Friend consult with representatives in Ulster who have a special knowledge of food questions and storage, so that whatever is in contemplation may be done to the best advantage?
§ Sir S. ReedWill my right hon. and gallant Friend give an assurance that this distribution will be made in the national interest and not as a result of pressure from local groups?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe only object which my Department has in the question of food is the national interest, and food is distributed to the best national interest.