§ Mr. Wootton-Daviesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food the difference in rations between the mining community and the general public?
§ Mr. MabaneAll sections of the community are allowed the same individual rations for household consumption, but in the case of cheese a special ration in place of the ordinary ration may be granted in lieu of catering facilities to certain categories of workers (including miners working underground), who are unable to get home to a mid-day meal. Where pithead canteens are provided they are entitled to supplies of food on the Category A scale of allowances to industrial canteens which includes special allowances of bacon, meat, fats, cheese, sugar and preserves.