53. Mr. Dc la Béreasked the Minister of Food whether he will consider placing the sweet ration on a money basis instead of weight, to enable those who wish to avail themselves of sweets suitable to their requirements, with special regard to the needs of children.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo, Sir. The present wide range of prices would make such a suggestion impracticable.
Mr. De la BéreIs the Minister aware that there is a large surplus stock indeed of boiled sweets in the country, and is she further aware that if there is a hot summer these sweets will deteriorate? Why not take the sweets off the ration altogether and let the children have some?
§ Dr. SummerskillIf the hon. Member had attended the House on Monday he would perhaps have heard the announcement of my right hon. Friend.
Mr. De la BéreIn view of the fact that there are ample sweets in the country to give an extra ration, I shall raise the matter at the earliest opportunity. It is monstrous.