HC Deb 11 February 1948 vol 447 c67W
60. Mr. Collins

asked the Minister of Food whether in view of the decision to end the National Pigeon Service Corn Rationing Scheme in September, he proposes to ensure a continuance of rationed supplies to pigeon fanciers at controlled prices.

Mr. Strachey

Yes, it is hoped to do so if the necessary supplies can be secured.

1. Nursing Mother.
(1) On own ration book.
(a) Aged 18 or over Current non-priority allowance, at present 2 pints weekly (full price).
(b) Under 18 Priority allowance of 3½ pints weekly (full price).
(2) On child's ration book 7 pints priority allowance weekly (cheap rate), and *5 pints priority allowance weekly if wanted (at full price).
2. Mother whose baby is fed on National Dried Milk.
(1) On own ration book.
(a) Aged 18 and over Current non-priority allowance (full price).
(b) Under 18 Priority allowance of 3½ pints weekly (full price).
(2) On child's ration book Nil.
(3) If mother is partly breastfeeding a child under 12 months which is otherwise fed on National Dried Milk. 9½ pints weekly at full price for 4 weeks on medical evidence.
3. Mother of baby fed on Proprietary Infant Milk Food.
(1) On own ration book.
(a) Aged 18 and over Current non-priority allowance, at present 2 pints weekly at full price.
(b) Under 18 Priority allowance of 3½ pints weekly at full price.
(2) On child's ration book 7 pints priority allowance weekly at cheap rates, and *5 pints priority allowance weekly if wanted (at full price).
* Ceases when child is 12 months old.