Mr. Rathboneasked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence (1) what percentage of the total cold-storage space in this country is situated within 20 miles of London;
(2) whether any review has been made of the coal-storage facilities throughout the country; and on what date such a review was last made;
(3) what proportion of increase or decrease in cold-storage space available throughout the country has taken place, comparing the last convenient date with the corresponding figures for 1918; and whether he is satisfied that such facilities as at present existing are enough for the country's needs in any time of emergency?
§ Mr. StanleyI have been asked to reply. It is estimated that at the end of 1918 there were 40 million cubic feet of cold-storage accommodation in this country. As regards the other matters raised, I regret I am not in a position to add anything to the reply given on 14th November to my hon. and learned Friend, and Member for Cardiff East (Mr. T. Morris).