§ Mr. Jacksonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether adequate transport has been arranged for the carrying of the large supplies of green vegetables he is purchasing to the various markets and so prevent waste of vegetables, such as is taking place at present, through delays on rail, etc.?
§ Mr. MabaneThe green vegetables for which the Ministry of Food has contracted will be consigned by the same transport services as are available to growers and merchants generally unless special arrangements should prove necessary in the event of deficiency in an area distant from available supplies. In view of the508W necessity of conserving petrol and rubber transport for all but short journeys will be by rail. Consideration is being given to the effect of the present restrictions on road transport of vegetables; but, according to my present information, the services available to growers are in general adequate, having regard to the difficulties of war-time conditions, and I have no evidence of serious waste occurring as the result of avoidable transport delays.