HC Deb 19 December 1945 vol 417 c1335
65. Viscount Hinchingbrooke

asked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the fact that ½lb. of sweets is to be issued to German children under the age of 10 years, he will rescind the regulation preventing the dispatch by individuals in this country of the personal sweet ration to children in other European countries.

Sir B. Smith

No, Sir.

Viscount Hinchingbrooke

Does the Minister regard it as satisfactory that, whereas the Government are organising the provision of sweets for children in Germany, private individuals in this country should be denied the opportunity of sending their own sweet ration to friends in Holland and Belgium?

Sir B. Smith

I am not aware that the Government are organising the provision of sweets for children in Germany.

Viscount Hinchingbrooke

Then will the right hon. Gentleman ask the B.B.C. to issue a denial?

Sir B. Smith

I do not take my information from the B.B.C.