51. Major Lloydasked the Minister of Food the number of shops selling articles of food which have been opened in Scotland by the co-operative societies and other firms controlling multiple shops since the outbreak of war; and how many of these are in premises previously occupied by private firms.
§ Colonel LlewellinThe figures asked for can only be obtained by reference to food office records. I am arranging for this to be done and will communicate later with my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ Mr. DolandWill my right hon. and gallant Friend supply similar figures for England at the same time?
§ Colonel LlewellinCertainly. This Question referred only to Scottish figures, but when the figures for England are available, I will inform my hon. Friend and perhaps he will then put down a Question.
§ Mr. MathersCould the Minister include a note of the number of co-operative societies' shops which have been closed down?
§ Colonel LlewellinYes, if such figures are available.
§ Lieut.-Commander HutchisonCan all these figures be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT?
§ Colonel LlewellinThat is what I was proposing to do. I will let the hon. Member who put the original Question know when I have the information, and he can put down another Question.