HC Deb 24 July 1946 vol 426 cc10-1W
84. Mrs. Middleton

asked the Minister of Food what steps are taken to ensure that additional supplies of food are being directed to naval ports in order that supplies to the general public do not suffer when, owing to the presence of His Majesty's naval vessels in port, heavy buying of food takes place, for the purpose of supplying officers' messes.

Dr. Summerskill

Foods which are rationed and sold on points are obtained from Service sources and my right hon. Friend does not think that the relatively small quantities of fresh fruit, fish and other unrationed foodstuffs purchased by naval officers' messes are likely seriously to affect supplies for civilians.