§ 60. Mr. Joynson-Hicksasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the dearth of Christmas puddings in West Sussex; what arrangements he has made for distribution of the necessary ingredients between different areas of the country; and if he will ensure adequate supplies in the Chichester area in time for them to be bought before Christmas Eve.
§ Dr. SummerskillMy Department does not control the distribution of Christmas puddings. We have, however, asked manufacturers to hold a reserve which has now been sent to food divisions where the tonnage delivered was below the average for the rest of the country. Sussex is receiving a share of this reserve. I am afraid I cannot make arrangements for deliveries of puddings to individual towns within food divisions.
§ Mr. Joynson-HicksCan the hon. Lady arrange for the distribution from her reserves to arrive in Sussex in time for people to make Christmas puddings before Christmas?
§ Dr. SummerskillIf the hon. Gentleman is talking about ingredients, he should know that ingredients are tied to registrations.