§ 25. Mr. Lipsonasked the Minister of Food if he will now increase the sugar ration.
§ Mr. StracheyMuch as I would like to do this, I regret that it is not possible at present. We buy the entire exports of the Commonwealth and the only extra sugar we could buy would cost dollars, which we cannot afford.
§ Mr. LipsonWill the Minister bear in mind the possibility of a bonus ration even when the circumstances do not justify an increase in the ration, because many housewives are finding it very difficult to manage on the present ration?