§ 50. Captain John Crowderasked the Minister of Food why eight points have to be given up for a 1 lb. tin of syrup when a 2 lb. tin can be obtained for 14 points.
§ Mr. StracheyIn order to encourage the sale of the larger tins, which are much more economical in tinplate.
§ Captain CrowderWill the right hon. Gentleman consider this matter a little further, because it is hard on a person living alone, who has only one ration book, and who may not want 2 lbs.? Surely the points value should be halved?
§ Mr. StracheyI appreciate that point, but we cannot distribute present quantities of syrup, owing to the shortage of tinplate, unless we did what we are doing now.
§ Mr. KeelingWhy not try putting up the price of the smaller tin?
§ Mr. StracheyIn this case we much prefer rationing to be by points rather than price.