HC Deb 14 February 1985 vol 73 c264W
Mr. Strang

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if there are any plans to bring food supplies into city areas in the event of attack.

Mrs. Fenner

This and other aspects of food control and distribution in wartime are covered in the plans being developed by MAFF and local authorities.

Mr. Strang

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with (a) the Food Manufacturers Federation and (b) the National Farmers Union about the provision and distribution of food in (a) a conventional phase and (b) a nuclear phase of an attack.

Mrs. Fenner

Consultations on this matter have taken place with representatives of the food trades, including members of the Food Manufacturers Federation. No consultations have yet taken place with the NFU.

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