HC Deb 11 October 1939 vol 352 cc358-9W
Sir T. Moore

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, in view of the recommendations which have recently been issued to householders advising them to lay in and constantly replenish a reserve of such non-perishable foodstuffs as canned fish, dried milk, etc., he will ensure that in all future publicity which is given to this matter householders will be urged to see that the stocks which they buy are of British origin, particularly so far as fish and milk are concerned?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

The recommendations to which my hon. Friend refers specifically stated to apply to the acquisition of additional stores of non-perishable foods before the outset of emergency. Such household reserves should not be acquired now.