§ Sir L. Lyleasked the Minister of Food whether he will reconsider the reduction in the cheese ration to civilians, in view of the fact that in the paucity of other foods it is a staple article of daily diet.
§ Colonel LlewellinThe amount of the cheese ration was cut from 3 oz. to 2 oz2202W a week because there is not enough cheese in store or in prospect to meet the former ration over the remainder of the year. In these circumstances I am unable at present to cancel the reduction, but my hon. Friend will realise that the extra four points a month which have been provided contemporaneously are calculated to enable a consumer to make up any deficiency in protein intake due to the reduction in the cheese ration.
§ Mr. Granvilleasked the Minister of Food if the increased ration of cheese to agricultural workers can be extended to the small working farmer.
Colonel LlewellhinThe special cheese ration is granted to certain categories of employees for whom it is impossible to provide canteen or' other catering facilities. I regret that I cannot extend this concession to the working farmer whose home is in nearly every case situate where his work is.