§ Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has now made a survey of baking premises, at present unused, in the 428W country, towns and villages of Scotland; and what arrangements he has made for the local baking of bread in the event of transport facilities breaking down?
§ Mr. BoothbyBaking capacity in Scotland considerably exceeds normal requirements. Bread officers have been appointed to assist divisional food officers in an emergency and schemes of mutual assistance between bakers are in course of completion. In co-operation with the transport authorities arrangements are being made to deal with any dislocation of the usual transport facilities. My Noble Friend has no reason to anticipate any serious breakdown in the supply of bread and consequently does not consider that a useful purpose would be served in making a survey of unused baking premises.