§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the difficulties being experienced in obtaining supplies of salt in consequence of the lorry drivers' strike and secondary picketing.
§ Mr. MillanFrom the onset of the road haulage drivers' strike the movement of salt has been limited by picketing of the main production sources in Cheshire. However, supplies are now beginning to move out in greater quantities and the general improvement is expected to continue. Main bakeries are receiving adequate supplies but the shortage of salt in shops may not be overcome immediately.
Salt for road clearance work is available.
§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with the supplies to the Scottish meat industry about the supply of salt; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MillanThe arrangements for obtaining salt from the principal producers have been discussed with the Association of Suppliers to the Scottish Meat Industry. There have been some difficulties over supplies of salt, but I have had no reports of acute shortages.