§ 59. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Food if he will estimate the quantity of fresh food lost by reason of delays in transport within the United Kingdom since 1st January, 1946.
§ Mr. StracheyI cannot give any exact figures, but I am satisfied that only an extremely small proportion of fresh food transported has been lost in this way, If the hon. Member, or any other Member, has any specific case in mind, and will let me have details, I will gladly have inquiry made and write to him.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIn view of the statement made by the Secretary of the Liverpool Road Haulage Association, that such food was being wasted daily by reason of the inefficiency of the Ministry of Transport's organisation, may I ask the hon. Gentleman whether he will look in the direction of Liverpool?
§ Mr. StracheyPerhaps the informant will give me specific details.