§ Mr. Lipsonasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in order to prevent queues and to bring about a more equitable distribution of foodstuffs in short supply, he will adopt the policy recommended by the Cheltenham Borough Food Control Committee, that the food executive officer be given powers to take control of the distribution of unrationed foodstuffs coming into a town when it is considered desirable?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI do not consider that the proposal to which my hon. Friend refers would achieve the object desired.
§ Mr. Gallacherasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has considered a letter from the Buck-haven Co-operative Society, forwarded to him by the hon. Member for West Fife, requesting the rationing of all foodstuffs in short supply; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
Major Lloyd GeorgeYes, Sir. I have considered the letter from the Buckhaven Co-operative Society but I am not in a position to add to the statement which I made in the House on 25th July in regard to the distribution of foodstuffs which are now unrationed.