§ 49. Mr. W. J. Brownasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the difficulty experienced by workers who are away from home during the day in getting their supplies of oranges, fish, cakes, etc.; and whether he can make any proposal for ensuring that such workers are enabled to get their proper supplies.
§ Colonel LlewellinYes, Sir. I am aware of the difficulties to which the hon. Member refers. A great deal has been done 1423 by my Department and by food retailers to alleviate these difficulties. I am seeing whether anything further can be done.
§ Mr. LoftusIs my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that agricultural labourers have great difficulty in getting oranges owing to the low supplies that are being sent to village shops; and will he see to it that village shops get a ration of oranges?
§ Colonel LlewellinQuite a number do. If my hon. Friend has any case in mind where that could be done, and will let me know, I will certainly try to see if it can be done.
§ Mr. BrownDoes the Minister think that he will be able to make a statement to the House as to the result of his consideration of this matter before long?
§ Colonel LlewellinIt is a very difficult problem. I will look into it very fully and I will let my hon. Friend know when the moment is opportune for him to put a further question.