Mr. De la Bèreasked the Prime Minister whether he will circulate a detailed statement as to which Ministers are responsible for different aspects of food defence plans?
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§ The Prime MinisterI see no occasion to circulate a statement on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend. My right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, is responsible for the Food Defence Plans) Department, including the storage of food reserves. My right hon. Friends, the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Secretary of State for Scotland are responsible for preparations for home food production in time of war in England and Wales and Scot land, respectively. The arrangements for the co-ordination of Food Defence Plans with other Defecse arrangements are dealt with through the organisation of the Committee of Imperial Defence.