HC Deb 15 May 1946 vol 422 c226W
76. Colonel Clarke

asked the Minister of Food whether there are any restrictions on the amount of gift food parcels from the U.S.A. and, if so, whether he will give details of them.

Sir B. Smith:

Individuals in this country may receive gifts of food from abroad provided that the gifts are not solicited, are not received more frequently than once a month, and provided that the weight of foodstuffs in any one parcel does not exceed seven lbs. of which not more than two lbs. may consist of one commodity. These conditions apply to gifts from all parts of the world.

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