§ 41. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Food whether, now that 500 million lb. of tea have been imported since he announced the cut in the tea ration, he will now increase the tea ration.
§ Mr. StracheyFive hundred million lb. is appreciably less than the amount required to meet even the present 2 oz. ration in that period.
§ Mr. TurtonDoes the Minister remember the pledge given by his Parliamentary Secretary that the tea ration would be increased when supplies became greater? As they are a great deal larger than last year, will the Minister redeem that pledge?
§ Mr. StracheyNo, but I will repeat the pledge that as soon as supplies become sufficient we will increase the tea ration.
§ Mr. DraysonWill the Minister see that sufficient quantities of tea are made available to the Board of Trade for entertaining foreign delegations? The "Daily Herald" shows great apprehension——
§ Mr. SpeakerThat has nothing to do with this Question, which refers to tea rationing.