HC Deb 13 June 1944 vol 400 c1782
37. Mr. Kirby

asked the Minister of Labour whether it is proposed to continue existing legislation or to introduce new legislation for the purpose of maintaining in existence after the war the present system of workers' canteens in industrial establishments, on dock estates and on civil engineering sites, etc., which are of a permanent character.

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Tomlinson)

My right hon. Friend contemplates that the existing requirements in this respect should be continued, and, if necessary, improved.

Mr. Kirby

Will my hon. Friend express to his right hon. Friend the gratitude of the many thousands of workers involved?

Mr. Granville

Will the hon. Gentleman bear in mind that a good deal of the success of these canteens depends on food subsidies, and will be consider whether they are to be continued in the post-war period?