§ Dr. Littleasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that soldiers stationed in a district of which he has been informed are being supplied with potatoes from Belfast, while all around on the farms are large quantities of excellent potatoes for sale by farmers; and whether, in view of the unnecessary expense incurred, he will have a receiving and distributing centre for potatoes established in this district which would be advantageous to the Government and the farmers alike?
§ Mr. EdenI have asked the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes to investigate the practicability of adopting my hon. Friend's suggestion.