Bread Units (Transfer)

HC Deb 16 December 1946 vol 431 cc313-4W

72. Mr. Spence

asked the Minister of Food if he will make arrangements for the direct exchange of bread rationing coupons for oatmeal, in view of his recent decision to discontinue the exchange of bread rationing coupons into points.

Dr. Summerskill

I regret that I am unable to adopt the hon. Member's suggestion. Divisional food officers in Scotland may, at their discretion, authorise the issue, against cancellation of the appropriate number of bread units, of a special form for points which may only be used for the purchase of oatmeal.

74. Commander Noble

asked the Minister of Food if he will reconsider the abolition of the transfer of bread rationing coupons into points to the extent of permitting all wheaten products to be obtained with bread rationing coupons or points.

Dr. Summerskill

My right hon. Friend regrets that he does not see his way to depart from his recent decision. It was never practicable to allow bread unit coupons to be used for the purchase of points foods or points coupons for the purchase of bread unit foods.