HC Deb 26 April 1950 vol 474 c955
53. Mr. Blackburn

asked the Minister of Food for what estimated quantities of perishable goods, including meat, his Department possesses deep-freeze facilities.

Mr. Webb

My Department does not possess any such facilities.

Mr. Blackburn

Does the Minister agree that it would be a great help to this country to have extensive deep-freezing facilities in connection with our policy of the bulk purchase of meat? Will he pay attention to this urgent matter?

Mr. Webb

A lot of things would be of great help to this country if we could get them. This is one we are looking at, but there is no immediate prospect of getting it.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Would the Minister not agree that it would be better to have chilled meat rather than frozen meat?

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