§ 56. Mr. ARTHUR RICHARDSONasked the Prime Minister if, in view of the shortage of beer for munition workers, engineers, shipbuilders, and kindred workers, he will immediately take steps to prevent any beer being supplied to women entering public houses?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Mr. Clynes)I have been asked to reply. The suggested discrimination between the sexes would appear to be rather invidious. I may, however, state that the question of disposing of supplies in such manner as to meet the reasonable requirements of the classes named is being discussed.
§ Sir J. D. REESIf women do men's work should not they be allowed to share the men's beer?
§ Mr. CLYNESThat is a view held by many women.