Mrs. Rathboneasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has come to any decision regarding the recommendation of the Liskeard Rural District Food Control Committee that fishermen should be allowed the extra ration of cheese received by certain manual workers engaged in heavy work?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe special ration of cheese is not granted on the ground of heavy work but to meet the needs of certain categories who require to take packed meals with them to their work. The case of the fishermen is being looked into and I will communicate with my hon. Friend as soon as a decision has been reached.