HC Deb 19 January 1944 vol 396 cc173-4
57. Mr. R. C. Morrison

asked the Minister of Food what protests his London regional office has received against the decision to stop the supply of tea to women's organisations for their weekly meetings; and whether he has any statement to make.

Colonel Llewellin

A resolution has been received from the Tottenham borough food control committee asking for reconsideration of the withdrawal of authorities to obtain tea, milk and sugar which had been granted to various women's organisations in the borough for their weekly meetings. The issue of these authorities was a mistake and their withdrawal does not represent any change in policy.

Mr. Morrison

These organisations which mostly consist of elderly women, have been enjoying this privilege ever since the war started and their meetings have kept them cheerful in these dull times. Why has the mistake only been discovered now?

Colonel Llewellin

I have not enough tea to make an issue to every women's meeting throughout the country.