HC Deb 14 August 1940 vol 364 c781
51. Sir H. Williams

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the number of persons to whom food ration books were issued within the area of the London Metropolitan boroughs prior to 1st January, 1940; and also the number at the latest date for which the statistics are available?

Mr. Boothby

The figures desired by my hon. Friend are not available, but I will communicate with him on the matter as soon as possible.