§ Mr. F. ROBERTSasked the Minister of Transport if he can state the number of vehicles now being controlled by his Department for food distribution purposes?
Sir R. WILLIAMSNo vehicles are being controlled by the Minister of Transport for food distribution purposes, but no doubt the lorries allotted to certain ports to relieve congestion are conveying food.
§ Mr. ROBERTSasked the Minister of Transport if an improved service of trains for the transport of perishable foodstuffs has been organised with a view to, as far as possible, preventing wastage; and, if not, if immediate steps will be taken in this direction?
Sir R. WILLIAMSThe transport facilities available are utilised to the fullest possible extent, and perishable foodstuffs are given special consideration.