HC Deb 21 November 1949 vol 470 c11
17. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Minister of Food if he will now make a statement regarding a possible increase in the meat ration, including pork, over the Christmas period.

Mr. Strachey

I am not yet in a position to make a statement about the level of the meat ration at Christmas, but pork will be included in the ration in any case.

Air-Commodore Harvey

When is the right hon. Gentleman going to give the people some information on this important subject? Does he not realise that, if he handed over the purchase of this meat in the first place to the men who know their business, the ration could not only be increased, but, in 18 months time rationing, could be done away with altogether?