HC Deb 16 December 1949 vol 470 cc351-2W
Mr. Granville

asked the Minister of Food if he has considered representations from the National Farmers' Union and agricultural workers' unions in favour of increasing the existing rural food rations; and what action he proposes to take.

Dr. Summerskill

My right hon. Friend gives very careful consideration to all representations made to him on the subject of the feeding of rural workers. He regrets that supplies do not permit of any further increase in rations at present.

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