§ 48. Lady Tweedsmuirasked the Minister of Food whether he will now increase the allocation of dried eggs.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Dr. Edith Summerskill)I presume the noble Lady has in mind the domestic pack dried egg which is a special issue during the winter months to expectant mothers and to children under five years. I am glad to say that for the eight weeks' period beginning 6th November the rate of allocation will be two packets per person which is twice the quantity allocated for the previous period.
§ Lady TweedsmuirIs the right hon. Lady going to increase the supply of dried eggs to those who are not holders of priority books?
§ Dr. SummerskillI am afraid we cannot do that because dried eggs cost dollars.