HC Deb 26 November 1947 vol 444 cc1987-8
57. Lady Grant

asked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the fact that the latest uptake figures for orange juice, cod liver oil and vitamin tablets, are only 41 per cent., 33 per cent. and 35 per cent., respectively, he will now consider making these welfare foods available to children over 5 on their tea ration.

Mr. Strachey

As orange juice costs dollars, I am afraid that I cannot at present extend the class of beneficiaries. Cod liver oil and vitamin tablets may be obtained by anyone through the ordinary retail channels.

Mr. W. Fletcher

Are there not many sources of orange juice which are not of the dollar area?

Mr. Strachey

Yes, Sir, but those are used to the full already.

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