§ 49. Mr. Thornton-Kemsleyasked the Minister of Food if the conclusion of the Anglo-Argentine Pact will enable him to increase the weekly meat ration; when, and to what figure.
§ Mr. StracheyI am not prepared to anticipate future changes in the amount of the meat ration, but it will, of course, be increased as soon as available supplies warrant it.
§ Mr. Thornton-KemsleyIs it not extraordinary and deplorable that after four years of Socialism the Minister can hold out no hope of any increase in the present all-time low record of the ration?
§ Mr. StracheyI do not either hold out or refuse to hold out such a hope.