§ 29. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Food the latest non-take up of the meat ration; how this compares with a similar date on the years 1950, 1951 and 1952; and whether he will give an assurance that the quantity of meat available is sufficient to enable every person to take up their full ration of 2s. per book as from 17th May.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeAll ration meat was taken up during the four weekly ration period ended 18th April, 1953; for a similar period in 1950, 1951 and 1952 the non-take-up was 30 tons, 1,012 tons2W and 187 tons, respectively. The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes."
§ 34. Mr. J. P. W. Mallalieuasked the Minister of Food why the announcement of an increase in the meat ration on 17th May was first made to the annual conference of Conservative women and not to Parliament.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeAs in the time of the previous Administration, announcements of ration changes are from time to time made outside the House.