§ Mr. Profumoasked the Minister of Food what security regulations exist to ensure that unauthorised persons cannot gain access to his food storage depots within the area of the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary division; and what protection is afforded against damage to stores by rats and other vermin.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeSecurity arrangements are in force at all these storage depots. They are managed on my behalf by selected wharfingers. Where necessary watchmen are provided during periods when wharfinger staff are not operating. Access to these depots is permitted only after identification is established proving official business. Protection against damage by rats and other vermin is organised by qualified officials and regular inspection is carried out to ensure its efficacy.
§ Mr. Profumoasked the Minister of Food whether he is satisfied that the necessary repairs are being carried out with the utmost dispatch to the roofing of the Snitterfield unrefined sugar storage depot; and what has been the wastage of sugar as a result of exposure to the elements during the last 12 months.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThe re-roofing of this depot is almost complete, and I am satisfied that the work has proceeded as quickly as circumstances permitted. There has been no exposure of this sugar to the elements and no wastage from this cause.