72. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the de-rationing of sweets and chocolate on 24th April and of the fact that a greater volume of sugar is now being imported from non-dollar areas, he will now de-ration sugar in view of the public need and administrative convenience.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo, Sir. So far as we can see at present the increase in sugar supplies from non-dollar areas will be sufficient only to meet the concessions announced last week.
Mr. De la BèreCan the right hon. Lady explain why it is that Holland, which is not at all well off, can have sugar off the ration? Why do we have to go on with this awful austerity under this Government? Let us get rid of the Government.
§ Mr. F. HarrisIf the Ministry are de-rationing sweets on 71 per cent. of the basis usage, why did they not come to that conclusion before?
§ Dr. SummerskillThat is another question.