§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that those employed in food shops are embarrassed in 240W their work by statements as to changes in rationed goods and points being made over the radio some days before the local food officers send official information, by which they are bound, to the shops; and if he will take steps to remedy this state of affairs.
§ Sir B. SmithNo, Sir, I am not aware of this. Changes in points values are not normally announced until the Sunday on which they become operative, on which day details appear in the Food Facts advertisements. Changes in the quantities of rations are sometimes announced in advance, but retailers receive official information from the food offices before the date on which they have to give effect to the change. If the hon. Member will send me details of the cases he has in mind, I will look into them.