§ 75. Mr. HAILWOODasked the Minister of Food when the restriction of hours for the sale of ice cream will be removed?
§ Mr. SHORTTPending the discussion of the whole question which will take place on the Shops (Early Closing) Bill, I do not propose to make any alteration in the existing restrictions imposed by the general Early Closing Order.
§ Mr. HAILWOODWhy is it part and parcel of the policy of the Government to allow ice to be consumed in a first-class hotel after dinner while ice is prohibited in a working-class district?
§ Mr. SHORTTThe whole question will be considered in the discussion on the Bill.
§ Mr. BILLINGHas the Minister of Food decided, now that the War is over, that we should be allowed to buy chocolates, and if that is the case when shall we be allowed to buy ice cream?