§ Mr. G. THORNEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that a certain food control committee state that, having in vain applied to the Food Ministry to permit a freer sale of bacon to avoid the waste now taking place, they have in consequence threatened not to prosecute tradesmen selling excess quantities; and whether he has any statement to make on the subject?
§ Major ASTORThe hon. Member presumably has in mind the Bristol Food Control Committee. In view of the representations of this committee, the Divisional Food Commissioner was authorised to permit, and did permit, the sale of bacon coupon free in Bristol for a limited period, provided it was released from storage in a manner approved by representatives of the Ministry of Food. I may point out that the release of bacon generally from coupon restrictions renders the continuance of this special arrangement unnecessary.