Farm Workers' Rations (Hansard, 21 May 1947)

§ 54. Mr. Hurd
asked the Minister of Food what arrangements he has made for the issue of supplementary rations to farmworkers during hay-time when many will be working a 14-hour day away from home.

§ Dr. Summerskill
When a canteen or pie scheme is not available allowances are granted at the following weekly rates per head: tea 2 oz., sugar 5 oz., margarine 4½ oz., cheese 2½ oz., preserves 4½ oz., points 3, bread units 12.

§ Mr. Hurd
May I point out to the hon. Lady that she has not answered the Question I put to her? We understand that the present arrangements are to come to an end on 30th May and I should like to know what arrangements have been made to take their place.

§ Dr. Summerskill
The arrangements made are those I have just read out to the hon. Gentleman.

§ Mr. Hurd
How are the rations to be supplied?

§ Dr. Summerskill
By the farmer or, as the hon. Member well knows, the foreman or one of the workmen can distribute them.

§ Mr. Hurd
That is going back to the bad old arrangements of last year.