§ 47. Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of Food if he will make a statement on the provision of extra rations, mobile canteen facilities or packed meals for building-trade workers in rural districts.
§ The Minister of Food (Mr. Strachey)Last December I asked local food officers to do everything in their power to help building employers, in both rural and urban areas, to provide packed meals or 436 canteens for their workers. This campaign has had considerable success, but, because of the practical difficulties, town and suburban workers have benefited most. I have decided, therefore, that from 20th July, when the new ration book comes into use, rural building workers who cannot be given canteens or packed meals shall be eligible for the special cheese ration and for the extra bread which goes with it.