§ 55. Mr. Manderasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is now able to make a statement with regard to his proposals 564 for dealing with the special needs of young children requiring such food as eggs and fruit; and whether these will be made available through clinics or through some other channel?
§ Mr. ManderDoes that mean next week, or in a month's time, or when?
Major Lloyd GeorgeIt will not be as soon as a week, but it will be done as soon as the arrangement is complete.
§ Sir Percy HarrisWill the hon. and gallant Member consider making special arrangements for the distribution of the limited supply of oranges among children under five years of age?
Major Lloyd GeorgeYes, the suggestion will be considered, but up to date the supply of oranges available has not been sufficient to ensure that there would be an equitable distribution.
Dr. GuestIs the hon. and gallant Member aware of the fact that the black currant, which is a heavy cropper in this country, can supply the same vitamin as is supplied by the orange, and will he take steps to see that that crop is reserved for the use of young children, because it will replace the orange, which certainly they will not get in sufficiently large numbers?