HC Deb 23 July 1951 vol 491 c5W
67. Mr. Peter Smithers

asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that numerous complaints are being received in the Winchester and Romsey districts with regard to the refusal of the extra cheese ration to building workers whose work is not near a canteen, and is distant from their homes; and what is his policy in this matter.

Mr. F. Willey

Building workers qualify for the special cheese allowance, provided that they are regularly employed for at least six months in a rural district two miles or more from ordinary catering facilities and where canteen or other suitable facilities cannot be provided on the job. Doubtful cases are not very numerous, but I am glad to consider sympathetically any cases that may be brought to my notice.