§ 26. Mr. Piratinasked the Minister of Food whether his attention has been drawn to the nominal fines imposed on bakers for breaking the bread rationing regulations; and whether he proposes to introduce legislation imposing heavier penalties which will prevent further contravention of the rationing regulations by master bakers.
§ The Minister of Food (Mr. Strachey)I am aware of one case in which a nominal fine was imposed on a baker for breaking the bread rationing regulations. I do not propose to introduce legislation on the lines suggested as the maximum penalties already provided are, in my opinion, adequate.
§ Colonel J. R. H. HutchisonWould not the solution of this question be to abandon bread rationing?
§ Mr. StracheyThat will be done as soon as it is possible to do so.