§ 15. Mr. Bowdenasked the Minister of Food when cheaper priced sweets will be de-rationed; and what priced sweets and chocolates will continue to be rationed.
§ 25. Mr. Gammansasked the Minister of Food if he is yet in a position to make a further statement regarding the abolition of sweet rationing.
§ Mr. StracheyI hope to make a statement soon after the Recess about the date and other particulars of the de-rationing of the cheaper types of sweets which I announced on 1st November last.
§ Mr. BowdenWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind that 2s. 4d. 1b. would release very many more varieties than 2s. lb.?
§ Mr. StracheyI agree with my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. GammansWhy cannot the right hon. Gentleman make the announcement before Christmas so that the children can have some sweets for Christmas?
§ Mr. StracheyAs an alternative to that, we increased the sweet ration for Christmas.
§ Mrs. Jean MannWill the Minister take steps to ensure that when these sweets are derationed they will not go up in price or below the counter?
§ Mr. StracheyThere is no suggestion of abandoning price control.