§ 35. Mr. William Shepherdasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that imported U.S. cheese is not liked and is regarded as tasteless and unsuitable; and whether he intends to import further quantities of this foodstuff in view of the complaints.
§ Mr. StracheyWe already buy all the cheese available from home, Commonwealth and soft currency sources. But we 25 need, in addition, all the United States cheese which we can afford in order to support the ration and the 12 oz. of cheese distributed to agricultural workers and others.
§ Mr. KeelingHas the Minister considered, as he promised to consider, the suggestion I made last year, that this American imitation Cheddar could be made palatable if kept a few months before being issued?
§ Mr. StracheyI will consider that, but we have to use supplies fairly currently for the ration.