§ 26. Mr. Blackburnasked the Minister of Food in what circumstances rationed goods are supplied to industrial canteens.
§ Mr. StracheyRationed foods are supplied to industrial canteens to provide meals for the workers.
§ Mr. BlackburnIs my right hon. Friend aware that at the Austin factory the price of food at the industrial canteen has been put up, despite the fact that the workers are loyally abiding by the Government's wages policy. Further, is he aware that this inflationary process is brought about by caterers who probably belong to the Tory Party and who appear to be allying themselves with the Communist Party in an attempt to bring to ruin the Government's wages policy? Will the Minister do something about it, and indicate that he deprecates this rise in food prices?
§ Mr. StracheyI do not think that we could attempt to put price control on industrial canteens, but I would certainly deprecate any increase in prices of industrial canteen meals.