§ 10. Brigadier Medlicottasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that there is continued disappointment felt by old people over the inadequacy of the milk ration in relation to their special needs; and if he will now increase the amount available to them.
§ Mr. StracheyI sympathise with the old people who would like extra milk, but I am afraid that I could only give them more, out of present supplies, at the expense of other consumers.
§ Brigadier MedlicottIs the Minister aware that older people are increasingly troubled by digestive difficulties, and that an additional amount of milk does help to build them up in an illness? Could not he at least grant some concession to old people who are living alone?
§ Mr. StracheyIn these matters I feel bound to follow the advice of my medical advisers, and while I am sure that they would sympathise with the suggestion of the hon. and gallant Member, they do not feel able to advise me to accede to it until and unless there are greater supplies available.