§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food how much money has been received from the sale of food gifts from overseas; if this money has been expended for the provision of other unrationed foods; and if the result of the sales was then distributed free.
§ Mr. StracheyThe sale of overseas gifts of perishable foods has so far realised approximately £99,700. Of this £3,300 has been spent on the purchase of non-perishable foods which have been distributed free of charge. The balance is being held until further supplies, suitable for free distribution, can be bought.