§ Sir J. Lambasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is aware that considerable quantities of food have been destroyed partly through delay in transit; that 1,000 tons of butter and bacon consigned to North Staffordshire and a truck-load of bacon sent from South Staffordshire to Scotland by rail were found unfit for human consumption; and what steps he is taking to prevent such loss of food in future?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI have no information to the effect suggested in the question but, if my hon. Friend will send me particulars of the cases he has in mind, I shall be glad to make inquiries and communicate the results to him as soon as they are available.
Mr. Whiteasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is aware that there are large quantities of borax-preserved hams in Liverpool which cannot be sold in this country, and whose owners have been forbidden to export them to the normal overseas markets; that these hams will not keep indefinitely and are in danger of deterioration; and what immediate steps he proposes to take in order to prevent this waste of valuable food?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMy right hon. Friend is in communication with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health on this matter, and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.