§ Mr. Anstruther-Grayasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he can give an assurance that there is sufficient wheat stored in this country for at least six months without further supplies from overseas?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe wheat stored in this country, together with the harvest which is just beginning, is more than sufficient to maintain the bread supply for six months without imports.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will state the plans of His Majesty's Government for setting up factories for the canning of herring, kippers and lobsters in the safe area of the Western Isles and North-West Coast, as a provision of nourishing food against a possible war-time food shortage?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe existing capacity in the country for the canning of fish is considered adequate for requirements in time of war. Accordingly no scheme for extending the capacity is in contemplation.