33. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Food whether he will now define his policy in relation to the export of confectionery to countries with which Britain has a favourable balance of trade with special reference to the urgent and increasing home demand.
§ Dr. SummerskillExports of chocolate and sugar confectionery in 1949 to countries with which we have a favourable balance of trade will not exceed the limited amounts exported to them in 1948. Our object is to retain our connection with these markets, principally in Commonwealth countries and Colonial possessions.
Mr. De la BèreDoes not the Minister fully realise the urgent need to give an 1714 additional allocation at home? It is no use derationing without giving a proper allocation. Why not ensure that there is a proper allocation? It would work if only the right hon. Lady gave an adequate quantity.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe hon. Member should have thought of that before he pressed for derationing.