HC Deb 14 February 1940 vol 357 c767
70. Sir Percy Hurd

asked the Minister of Food what steps he is taking to educate the public in the best uses of food in war-time, and to encourage the gas and electrical supply industries to resume their demonstrations to cooks and housewives?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Bilston (Mr. Hannah) on 7th February. My Department are in consultation with central organisations of the gas and electrical supply industries on the schemes for giving guidance to the public on the use of foodstuffs, and I am assured of their co-operation.

Sir P. Hurd

Does my right hon. Friend recollect the value of the demonstrations given by these undertakings some months ago?

Mr. Morrison

Yes, Sir, I am aware of that. I can tell my hon. Friend that these bodies have assured me of their co-operation, and I intend to avail myself of it to the full.

Mr. Davidson

Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that a few shillings for the gasmeter would also be very useful?