HC Deb 19 May 1947 vol 437 cc1993-4
36. Mr. Grimston

asked the Minister of Food what action he proposes to take to meet the grievances of train men compulsorily billeted away from their homes in railway coaches at Westbury who have been obliged to surrender their ration books, with the result that they and their families are denied certain allowances under the ration which are enjoyed by the rest of the public.

Mr. Strachey

Railway men who live in hostels normally have to give up their ration books, but there are special features in the case of train crews, and the possibility of making exceptional arrangements is being considered in consultatior with the T.U.C. Advisory Committee

Mr. Grimston

Is the Minister aware that this grievance has been allowed to drag on for months, and will he take some initiative in getting the matter settled and the grievance redressed?

Mr. Strachey

I am meeting the Committee on 22nd May, and I hope to get the matter settled then.