HC Deb 07 February 1951 vol 483 cc211-2W
Mr. Granville

asked the Minister of Food if, in view of the inadequate omnibus services in many villages in East Suffolk, he is prepared to consider authorising his officers to distribute orange juice and cod liver oil to village stores for sale there.

Mr. Webb

Every effort is made by my local officers to arrange adequate distribution of welfare foods in rural areas; and we are most grateful for the considerable amount of voluntary assistance we receive. East Suffolk is served by 203 distribution centres run voluntarily, as well as by the 19 food offices; and the district nurses also deliver to some of the hamlets. If, however, the hon. Member will let me know of any places where there are particular difficulties, I shall be glad to see what can be done to help.