§ 19. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Food why his Department refused to grant extra rations for the purpose of the tea provided at Salton, near Pickering, on 20th July to the touring Australian farmers.
§ Mr. StracheyI am inquiring into the circumstances and will write to the hon. Member very shortly, but on the facts available I regret that a special allocation was refused in this case.
§ Mr. TurtonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that his Department refused this request and that, in consequence, 50 Australian farmers could not be properly and hospitably entertained?
§ Mr. StracheyAlthough the refusal was in accordance with the strict letter of the regulations, I think it was a mistake.