HC Deb 24 July 1946 vol 426 c15W
105. Mr. D. Marshall

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware that roadmen working for a borough do not receive the special cheese ration whereas rural district roadmen receive this extra allocation, with the result that roadmen in counties may work side by side and do the same job but with different rations; and if he will consider allowing borough roadmen to receive the special cheese ration.

Dr. Summerskill

Rural and county roadmen receive a special cheese ration because they are normally employed in areas where there are no catering establishments. Borough roadmen, although they may sometimes be working with rural and county roadmen, are not normally employed in remote areas, and I therefore regret that I am unable to extend the concession to them.