HC Deb 22 November 1954 vol 533 c755
12. Mr. G. Jeger

asked the Minister of Food what quantities of foodstuffs imported on his Department's account were found to be unfit for consumption as a result of the recent strike at the docks.

Mr. Amory

None so far, but inquiries are not yet complete.

Mr. Jeger

Does the right hon. Gentleman's reply refer only to food within his Department's control, or has he any information about all food at the docks?

Mr. Amory

Only the food for which my Department was responsible. I am not in a position to say whether there was any loss—although there may well have been—in food which was not under the control of my Department.