§ 58. Mr. Digbyasked the Minister of Food whether, in reviewing the distribution of points-rationed foodstuffs, he will consider increasing the allocation of dried fruit to small retailers, since the present allocation of dried fruit to small grocers in country districts in Dorset is 1 oz. per ration book, whereas large multiple. stores with no registered customers are allowing their customers to buy up to 11b. per head.
§ Mr. StracheyAllocations to all grocers are based on sugar registration; and to fruiterers and dried fruit specialists without registered customers on their prewar trade. Our allocations have never been less than 4 oz. per registration for four weeks, and if any retailer has not been offered the right amount, I shall be glad to have particulars.
§ Mr. WalkdenCan my right hon. Friend say anything about the Greek crop of currants? We expected them, but we have not seen any yet.
§ Mr. StracheyWe are making considerable purchases of currants in Greece, although not as many as we would like.