HC Deb 07 December 1939 vol 355 c863W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what steps he is taking to provide cheap transport to bring food supplies from the Highlands of Scotland to industrial areas?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

Careful attention is given to the movement of foodstuffs in order to ensure that an efficient service is provided on the most economical basis possible, and the whole question of the organisation of food transport and distribution is under review. If the hon. Member will be good enough to communicate to me particulars of any special proposals which he may have in mind in regard to transport of foodstuffs from the Highlands of Scotland I shall be happy to consider them.

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