§ 48. Colonel Ropnerasked the Minister of Food whether he will now make a statement with regard to the extra rations of food which will be made available for Christmas.
§ 49. Dr. Broughtonasked the Minister of Food what increase of rationed foods he intends allowing for Christmas.
§ 50. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Food whether he will grant an extra bonus of sweets during the Christmas period.
§ Dr. SummerskillI cannot add to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to the hon. and gallant Member for Macclesfield (Air-Commodore Harvey) on 2nd November.
§ Colonel RopnerCan the right hon. Lady say when she anticipates that she will be able to make an announcement?
§ Dr. SummerskillMy right hon. Friend said that he was not quite ready but he will be shortly. I cannot give the hon. Member a date.
§ Dr. BroughtonIs my right hon. Friend aware that now is the time when housewives would like to know so that they could be planning? Christmas is next month, after all.