§ Mr. Staintonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that in the event of an emergency the arrangements for supplies of basic foodstuffs remain adequate, in view of the curtailment by Eastern Electricity and other boards of emergency situation or "O" consumers, including yeast factories.
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§ Mr. StrangI am aware that a few food manufacturers have been informed that they will no longer be regarded as falling within the "O" classification. However, I understand that "O" classification is intended to relate to the type of operating plant and not to what is being produced. There is collaboration between this Department, the Department of Energy and the electricity supply industry in maintaining plans for possible electricity supply emergencies.