HC Deb 06 August 1947 vol 441 c1457
48. Mr. Sparks

asked the Minister of Food if he will make a statement about the future of the bread-rationing scheme.

The Minister of Food (Mr. Strachey)

Not until after the harvest.

Mr. Sparks

Can my right hon. Friend say at what date the harvest will be over?

Mr. Strachey

No longer being connected with the meteorological service, I cannot satisfy my hon. Friend.