On Thesday afternoon Mr. Baldwin himself came under Severe fire
from his supporters. The trouble arose over the question of grain storage in relation to national de- fence. Members demanded to know what steps had been taken to increase the facilities for grain storage in this country, whether those facilities would be increased and whether an early opportunity would be given for a debate on the whole question. The Prime Minister gave a some- what perfunctory answer to the effect that " the whole question was constantly under review " and that " an Opportunity for the discussion of this subject would no doubt occur in the normal course of business." Instantly half a dozen Members were on their feet insisting in vari- ous ways that this answer would not do. It is clear that this is another subject on which the Government is likely to have an uncomfortable time if they do not give more evidence of resolute action.
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