§ 77. Mr. MacLeodasked the Minister of Food why, since 1942, grocers must still obtain tea from the same suppliers whether the tea suits them or not.
§ Dr. SummerskillTo allow grocers to change at will their suppliers of tea would make it impossible for wholesalers and packers to maintain a consistent supply of the different varieties and qualities of tea.
§ Mr. MacLeodDoes the Minister realise that in rural areas small grocers are very dissatisfied with this and that they have to stock tea which is not wanted by the public who, unlike people in towns, cannot go round the corner to another grocer?
§ Dr. SummerskillI realise that the grocers want the best quality tea, but the hon. Member must realise that it also carries the highest profit, which is probably the reason why they want it.