§ 48. Mr. Evelyn Walkdenasked the Minister of Supply whether he has now had an opportunity to consider fully the report of the special committee on kitchen waste; whether he proposes to publish the recommendations; and what steps have been taken to put them into effect?
§ Sir A. DuncanI have now been able to consider, in conjunction with the other Ministers concerned, the report of the special committee on kitchen waste, and a Waste Food Board is being set up to carry out the recommendations contained therein. A copy of the report has been placed in the Library of the House.
§ Mr. WalkdenHas the right hon. Gentleman issued instructions to the Board telling them of the need for energetic action and warning them that the delay each day is equal to the sinking of a food ship, with a cargo of 1,000 tons?
§ Sir A. DuncanNo instructions have yet been issued to the Board, but I hope that the personnel of the Board will be such as to give complete confidence that all these factors will be kept well in mind.
§ Mr. WalkdenAnd the right hon. Gentleman will tell them that delay is dangerous?
§ Sir A. DuncanCertainly.