HC Deb 13 February 1940 vol 357 c564
26. Mr. Tinker

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the change-over of iron ration of the Great War to the new one is now complete; how long it is expected to last before renewal, if not used; and what is the difference in cost?

Mr. Stanley

The answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative; to the second, at least three years; and to the third that, at present prices, tie new ration costs 5¼d. less than the old.

Mr. Tinker

Will the right hon. Gentleman arrange for samples of the old ration to be displayed to Members of the House of Commons, so that they can look at them?

Mr. Stanley

I do not know whether I can arrange to display the old one, but I will certainly do my best to display the new one.