§ 61. Sir John Mellorasked the Minister of Food how many brick kilns are occupied by' his Ministry for storage; and when they will be released for making bricks.
§ Sir B. SmithMy Ministry is occupying 44 brickworks for storage purposes. They can be released for making bricks as soon as they are required.
§ Sir J. MellorCan the Minister say why this could not have been done earlier? Surely there is plenty of storage space in air-raid shelters and the like? Why cannot we eat the food sooner?
§ Sir B. SmithAll I can say is that, on request, I released every one which I was asked to release.