HC Deb 28 March 1955 vol 539 c19
34. Mr. Wiley

asked the Minister of Food what foodstuffs are at present being stored by his Department abroad; and in what countries these foodstuffs are so stored.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Dr. Charles Hill)

Meat is being stored in Germany and Belgium, bacon in Denmark, sugar in Holland and cheese in Belgium.

Mr. Willey

Will the Parliamentary Secretary give the House an assurance that no more food will be stored abroad?

Dr. Hill

No more food will be stored abroad than is absolutely essential.

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