HC Deb 08 December 1947 vol 445 c775
71. Mr. Beswick

asked 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. Strachey

These 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.