§ 46. Mr. Manderasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food why it has been decided that neither tea nor any other rationed foods shall be used in the supplying of meals to fire-watchers?
Major Lloyd GeorgeAs I informed my hon. Friend on 19th March, the general supply situation makes it very difficult to grant any further concessions. The possibility of making some allowance of rationed food in certain cases is however being closely examined.
§ Mr. ManderIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that tea and other rationed goods are allowed at present to roof-spotters and many others engaged on Civil Defence, and is it the intention that fire-watchers should bring their own food rather than have it supplied by the employers?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI said that the possibility of making an allowance is being considered. The hon. Member will be aware that in certain offices allowances of tea have already been made for the people who work in those offices. But again, the whole matter depends upon the supply position.
§ Mr. ManderWhat steps should be taken by those who desire to make application for an extra supply for fire-watchers at the present time?