HC Deb 05 June 1946 vol 423 c2004
72. Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Food in what areas it is possible for housewives to purchase bags of flour of less than three pounds in weight.

Mr. Strachey

Retailers in all areas are permitted to pack flour for sale on their premises in any weight.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

Arising out of that purported answer, might I ask the right hon. Gentleman —

Hon. Members

Withdraw.

Mr. Speaker

Order.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman to answer the Question on the Paper, and indicate the areas in which it is possible to purchase these quantities?

Mr. Strachey

So far as my Ministry is concerned in these regulations, the answer to that would be, all areas.

Mr. Speaker

Mr. Touche.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter rose

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Mr. Speaker

The hon. Member has got his answer, and I have called the next Question.