§ 41. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that large quantities of baby foods and rusks are purchased for general consumption and that it is, consequently, difficult to obtain supplies for babies; and if he will arrange that these goods shall be sold only to holders of green ration books.
§ Mr. StracheyRetailers have again been asked to restrict the sale of infant milk foods to persons who produce a ration book for a child under two years old. I am told that this reminder has had good effect, but I am keeping the position under review and shall introduce a form of control should that become necessary. I was not aware that there were similar difficulties in respect of rusks, but if they are sufficiently serious I shall invite retailers to restrict sales of rusks in the same way as for infant milk foods.
§ Mr. NicholsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is also difficulty with regard to other manufactured foods, such as preparations of broth?
§ Mr. StracheyI am willing to consider that.