HC Deb 20 January 1943 vol 386 cc240-1W
Mr. Banfield

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware of the grave concern of area bread officers and the bakery trade at the removal of the industry from the list of vital occupations; and what steps have the Ministry taken to provide new arrangements in view of the fact that the provision of bread is a necessity?

Mr. Mabane

Bakers were removed from the list of vital war occupations by the Ministry of Labour and National Service with the concurrence of the Ministry of Food. It is expected that new arrangements more satisfactory to all concerned will be put into operation at an early date.