§ 79. Mr. Skeffingtonasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the shortage of breakfast cereals in Lewisham and South-East London; and whether any amelioration can be expected.
§ Mr. StracheyThe sales of ready-to-eat breakfast cereals in the first six months of 1939 appear to have been about 19,880 tons; the corresponding figure for 1946 is 25,760 tons. Available supplies are distributed under the points rationing scheme and I have no evidence that Lewisham370W and South-East London are not receiving a fair share.
§ Mr. Guyasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that Quaker Oats have been unobtainable for the past four weeks in the East End area of London; and whether he will take steps to see that supplies are made available as quickly as possible.
§ Mr. StracheyNo packeted oat flakes are being imported at present and consequently, Quaker Oats are not obtainable in any part of the country. Home products are distributed under the points rationing scheme, and I have no evidence that the East End area of London is not receiving a fair share of available supplies.