HC Deb 21 May 1947 vol 437 cc2327-8
53. Mr. Skeffington-Lodge

asked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the destruction by fire of the local store in the village of Roxton, Bedfordshire, he will take immediate action to arrange for

other market to which they can sell their grapefruit?

Following is the information:

the foodstuffs destroyed to be replaced and made available to the villagers so as to safeguard them from all avoidable hardship.

Dr. Summerskill

Yes, Sir. Replacement was arranged at once.