HC Deb 23 February 1949 vol 461 cc1862-3
65. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Food what quantity of imported grain is at present stored in the 54 aerodromes used by his Department; and how frequently, and by whom, inspections are made of this grain.

Dr. Summerskill

Approximately 190,000 tons of imported grain are at present stored in the 54 aerodromes. In addition to monthly inspections made by Ministry of Food warehouse inspectors, the stores are regularly visited by port area grain committee inspectors and infestation officers attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.

Mr. Turton

Is there any co-ordination between these two visitations?

Dr. Summerskill

If the hon. Gentleman means co-ordination between the Department of my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and mine, yes, there certainly is.

Mr. Nicholson

Is it not a fact that these stores are regularly visited by rats and mice?