HC Deb 13 April 1949 vol 463 c2828
39. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Food, why he has refused to grant an allocation of fats to an applicant for permission to open a fried-fish shop in Appleton-le-Moors; whether he is aware that this village and the surrounding area are seriously penalised by the absence of fish-frying facilities; and whether he will review his decision.

Mr. Strachey

Unfortunately, this application was received too late for the open season for new fried-fish licences which lasted from 1st October to 1st November. Therefore it had to be considered on strict grounds of consumer needs and the local food committee could not agree to it. After looking into the circumstances, I really cannot see good grounds for overruling their decision.

Mr. Turton

Is the Minister aware that in this area one has to walk more than six miles to get any fried fish? Will he look into the matter again?

Mr. Strachey

No, Sir, my information is that Appleton-le-Moors is already served by a mobile fish and chips van, which visits it once a week.