HC Deb 10 July 1946 vol 425 cc392-3
63. Mr. Chamberlain

asked the Minister of Food whether he approves the prac- tice of disposal of fruit at fairs by means of lottery tickets; or what steps he is taking to prevent this practice.

Mr. Strachey

On the whole I think it would be carrying the principle of controls too far to interfere with this practice.

Mr. Chamberlain

Does not my right hon. Friend think that it is a rather pernicious practice that at fairs people should buy tickets at 6d. each in order to secure cherries and apples, and does this not cut right across the policy of the control?

Mr. Strachey

It is a question of degree, and I would be rather loth to take action in the matter.

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