HC Deb 29 January 1951 vol 483 c76W
Brigadier Clarke

asked the Minister of Food what steps he has taken to see that the food reserves of this country are adequate to withstand a blockade such as we experienced in 1939; and what is the position of reserves today, vis-à-vis the estimated position in 1939.

Mr. Webb

It would obviously be most imprudent for me to give the details for which the hon. and gallant Member asks; but I can assure the House that our present policy is taking full account of the country's experience in 1939.

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