HC Deb 23 October 1946 vol 427 c364W
65. Mr. Keenan

asked the Minister of Food why the boys of the 42nd Company, Liverpool Boys' Brigade had to draw on the farmer's domestic rations when working for the farmer at Ormskirk, Lancashire, for the week commencing 7th October; and why arrangements for extra rations to be provided were not made for these boys who helped in the potato harvest.

Mr. Strachey

There was no necessity for the boys to draw upon the farmer's domestic rations; as was explained to the boys' leader by letter on 26th September and to my hon. Friend by letter on 7th October, the farmer could have obtained additional food for the boys in accordance with our established arrangements.