§ 71. Mr. Beswickasked the Minister of Food upon what basis allocations of biscuits, breakfast cereals, canned fish, canned meat, syrup and dried fruit are made to the retail trade.
§ Mr. StracheyThese are all points rationed foods and, with the exception of dried fruits, retailers may purchase what they wish from wholesalers or manufacturers within the limits of their points capital. In the case of dried fruits, distribution to grocers is based on sugar registrations and to greengrocers on their prewar trade.