HC Deb 16 December 1946 vol 431 c313W
41. Sir I. Fraser

asked the Minister of Food if he will extend the agricultural workers' cheese ration to the small working farmer who is himself primarily engaged on outdoor agricultural work.

Dr. Edith Summerskill

The special ration of cheese is allowed to certain categories of employees for whom it is impracticable to provide canteen or other catering facilities, and who are obliged to take a packed meal with them to their work. My right hon. Friend regrets that he is unable to extend the concession to farmers who can usually return home for a mid-day meal if they wish.