HC Deb 12 May 1943 vol 389 c628
59. Mr. McKinlay

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will state the method adopted by the Ministry to check the accuracy of the returns made by catering establishments of the number of main meals served?

Mr. Mabane

The returns made by catering establishments of the number of meals they serve are checked where necessary by means of the records which the establishments are required to keep on their premises These records must be supported by invoices, vouchers, permits and other relevant documents necessary for the purpose of checking the entries made on the records.