§ Mr. van Straubenzeeasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware that several other European member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation have printed ration documents for use in a war emergency; and what plans he has to have such documents printed in this country.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsI am aware that some European members of N.A.T.O. have taken this step. We regard it as a necessary adjunct of long-term planning for food defence, and my right hon. Friend has therefore arranged to have ration documents printed in the next financial year.