§ 66. Mr. Rees-Williamsasked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the fact that food shops will be closed in the London area on Whit Monday and that the first day of the next ration period falls on Whit Sunday, he will issue instructions enabling those who desire to spend Whit-sun away from home to draw their rations for Whit-week at the end of the preceding week.
§ Mr. StracheyI am afraid it is almost impossible to make coupons in respect of one four-week period valid for use during the preceding period.