§ Colonel Carverasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food how it is proposed to distribute the two lbs. of onions per person in the coming winter; and whether adequate steps have been taken to preserve perishable food of this kind prior to distributing?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe National Vegetable Marketing Company has arranged for the home-grown onion crop and imported supplies of onions to be distributed through the normal channels of trade in accordance with their reservation scheme as and when supplies become available. The Company will also arrange for accommodation to be provided where storage is necessary prior to distribution.
§ Sir G. Jeffreysasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in view of the rationing of onions, people will be expected to take the onions when the retailer insists, or whether they will be allowed to purchase them when they need them?
Major Lloyd GeorgeConsumers will be asked to take up their total reservation as soon as the retailer has received his supplies.