HC Deb 14 May 1941 vol 371 cc1226-7W
Mr. R. Morgan

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will broadcast an appeal to people to drink less strong tea and ration themselves on tobacco with a view to economising shipping?

Major Lloyd George

As tea is already rationed to 2 ounces per head it is improbable that an appeal to the public to drink less strong tea would result in any reduction in the quantity distributed. I understand from my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade that the Tobacco Controller will be broadcasting to-morrow and will refer to this difficult subject.