§ 60. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has considered the protests of manufacturers against the proposal of his Department to stop the manufacture of ice cream on the grounds that it is unfair to deprive children of this delicacy whilst parents may buy strong drink without hindrance; and what answer he proposes to send in reply to their representations?
59. Viscountess Astorasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will reconsider the decision to prohibit the manufacture of ice cream after the end of September, 1942, in view of the hardship inflicted by the Order on 512 many small traders who are in no way involved in the question of transport and labour?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Mr. Mabane)My Noble Friend has agreed to receive to-morrow a deputation from the ice cream industry, when full consideration will be given to the views of the industry on the proposal to prohibit the manufacture of ice cream after 30th September next.
§ Mr. DaviesIs the hon. Gentleman's Noble Friend ready to answer the question that these people put? Why should ice cream be abolished while strong drink may be bought?
§ Mr. McKinlayWill the Ministry consider the food value of ice cream before taking any decision?