Miss Cazaletasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in cases where it is proved that a farmer and members of his family are working on their own farm, they will now be granted the extra cheese ration allowed to other agricultural workers?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe special ration of cheese was made available for agricultural and other classes of workers who, generally speaking, are unable to return home for their midday meal and are not able to obtain meals at workers' canteens or similar establishments. Farmers and the members of their families who work on their farms are usually able to get home for their midday meal. My Noble Friend is, therefore, unable to include them among the categories eligible for the special ration of cheese.