asked the Minister of Food what proportion of Scotland's share in bulk-bought food imports is discharged at Scottish ports and what proportion transferred from English ports by rail; and whether he will take steps to see that the latter is reduced to a minimum so that Scotland's prewar activity in dealing with food cargoes is as far as possible restored.

The information will take some little time to procure. I will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.

While the right hon. Gentleman is procuring that information, will he be quite sure to ascertain the great indignation which presently prevails on the Clyde and in other Scottish ports about this situation? Will he make inquiries on the Clyde?

I do not think that the information will confirm the implication of the hon. and gallant Member's suggestion.