§ 59. Sir P. Hurdasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, seeing that the scattered character of rural areas makes it impossible to provide ample meals at canteens as in urban areas, he will allocate an adequate supply of cheese to farm workers to enable them to do their essential tasks?
Major Lloyd GeorgeCheese is distributed by the Ministry so that the different areas of the country receive supplies so far as practicable in proportion to their needs. My Noble Friend is, however, reviewing the operation of the present system with a view to improving the distribution of cheese.
§ Sir P. HurdIs my hon. and gallant Friend aware that in camps in my constituency cheese is absolutely thrown away day after day? Why cannot it be used by his Department?
Major Lloyd GeorgeWe do, of course, strongly deprecate the waste of food at the present time, and if my hon. Friend has any cases to bring to my attention I will gladly look into them.
§ Sir P. HurdCases have been brought before the Ministry, and nothing has been done.