§ Mr. Grovesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that, owing to the shortage of supplies of tobacco in the Ipswich district, farmworkers are smoking hedgerow tobacco, made of oak leaves, docks, &c; and will he take steps to ensure that farmworkers in this area receive sufficient supplies?
§ Captain WaterhouseI have been asked to reply. I am not aware that supplies of tobacco and cigarettes to the Ipswich district are less than those reaching other areas, but I will make inquiries. The hon. Member will realise that increased supplies can be made available to one area only at the expense of others.