§ 54. Mrs. Castleasked the Minister of Food what percentage of the custard powder available for distribution during the past six months was allocated to catering establishments and what percentage to retail shops.
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§ Mr. StracheyAbout 10 per cent. of all the custard and blancmange powder distributed was allocated to priority catering establishments—industrial canteens, hospitals, schools and other places providing essential meals. I am afraid I cannot give a precise figure for commercial caterers, but it is certainly less than 5 per cent.; at least 85 per cent., therefore, goes to the housewife.