48. Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the acute shortage of Horlicks Malted Milk Powder; and if he will arrange to divert some of the large supplies now being sent to works canteens to the retailers for the use of Young children.
§ The Minister of Food (Mr. Strachey)No, Sir. My Department does not control the distribution of this food, but I should be prepared to discuss with the manufacturer any rearrangements that might seem desirable, if the hon. Member would send me details.
Mr. Baker-WhiteIs the Minister aware, to take one example, that one of the biggest chemists in London is getting 434 12 bottles of Horlicks Malted Milk per month for all his customers whereas a canteen can order it by the case?
§ Mr. StracheyWe have been in touch with the manufacturers, and they say that the percentage going to works' canteens is very small.