§ 63. Mr. Granvilleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the number of food distributing businesses in Stradbroke, Suffolk, sanctioned by his Department, and the number of male assistants employed in each, together with the number of registered customers supplied, at the latest available date?
§ Mr. MabaneAs the reply involves a tabular statement, I will, with my hon. Friend's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. GranvilleDoes that include the premises of Ward Brothers in Stradbroke, and, in view of the fact that the local Food Office has made representation to the Man-power Board of his Department, will the hon. Gentleman reconsider the decision of his Department?
§ Mr. MabaneIf as I believe this particular shop is in Stradbroke, then these
| There are five licensed food retailers in Stradbroke, Suffolk—three grocers and two butchers. On the 5th February, 1943, the number of male assistants employed in these businesses and the number of registered customers supplied by each were as follow:— | ||||||
| Grocers. | Number of Male Assistants employed. | Number of Registered Customers for— | ||||
| Bacon. | Fats. | Sugar. | Cheese. | Eggs. | ||
| A | 1 | 439 | 450 | 447 | 439 | 199 |
| B | 5 (including 1 part time and 1 boy) | 1,170 | 1,117 | 1,216 | 1,195 | 533 |
| C | 1 (boy) | 408 | 417 | 386 | 394 | 204 |