§ 52. Mr. Joynson-Hicksasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the hardship caused to elderly people, invalids and infants forced, through lack of housing accommodation, to reside in small catering establishments through being denied a right to priority foods to which they otherwise would be entitled; and if he will ensure that people entitled to such priority are not deprived thereof by his order.
§ Mr. StracheyResidents in catering establishments can obtain the priority foods to which they are entitled and if the hon. Member will let me know of any case where they have not been able to do so I will gladly look into it.
§ Mr. Joynson-HicksIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the information contained in the Question was supplied by one of his local food officers? Will he make it clear to the local food officers that residence in a catering establishment does not debar people who are otherwise entitled to priority foods?
§ Mr. StracheyCertainly, Sir. Perhaps the hon. Member will send me particulars.