§ Sir A. Maitlandasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that, out of 10 tons of carrots dispatched to Sittingbourne by the National Vegetable Marketing Company in December last for storage, nine tons were found, about April, as being unfit for human food; whether there have been similar wastages elsewhere; and what steps are being taken to acquire adequate storage accommodation and supervision to ensure the least possible loss of valuable food?
§ Mr. MabaneInquiries are being made on the subject from the National Vegetable Marketing Company and particulars will be sent to my hon. Friend as soon as possible. In answer to the last part of the Question, in so far as storage may be required next winter every effort will be made to secure satisfactory accommodation to fulfill the conditions my hon. Friend suggests.