HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 c201W
62. Mr. Cluse

asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that large supplies of gifts from abroad, of food of various kinds, are being distributed to hospitals who are already well supplied through the ordinary channels; and whether he will arrange a distribution to old age pensioners and other deserving people, after due regard for the welfare of hospital patients.

Mr. Strachey

This is already being done. Seventy per cent. of all food gifts from abroad is distributed to aged and needy people through local authorities in all parts of the country. The remaining 30 per cent. is divided between hospitals, charitable institutions, including homes for children and elderly people, and workers' rehabilitation centres.