§ 42. Mr. G. Jegerasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that, in Eastleigh, Hants, a flour restriction scheme is being operated which results in a reduction of 50 per cent. in the supply of bread to retail shops; and whether he will increase the flour allocation to bakers there.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo, Sir. Flour deliveries in all parts of the United Kingdom, including Eastleigh, are in general limited to the quantity delivered in the year ended 26th June, 1948. My inquiries have not revealed that there is any 805 shortage of bread at Eastleigh, but if my hon. Friend will send me details of any case he has in mind I will be willing to look into it.
§ Mr. TurtonHas not the time come to do away with the rationing of flour.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo, Sir.
§ Mr. TurtonWhy not?