§ Mr. Silkinasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that the recent increase in dependants' allowances renders certain mothers liable to pay for cod liver oil, orange juice, etc., which were previously, by reason of their income, supplied free of charge; that this means that some part of such increase is taken away 1342W from these mothers; and whether he will take steps to secure that mothers who previously received these provisions free of charge continue to do so.
§ Mr. MabaneYes, Sir, I am aware of the circumstances to which my hon. Friend refers; but my right hon. and gallant Friend sees no reason to raise the income limit for free supplies, which is, of course, of general application.