§ Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Food what profit margin he proposes to allow retailers of sweets and confectionery as from 1st January, 1948, when the sweet ration will be reduced from 4 ozs. to 3 ozs. per head.
§ Mr. StracheyThe level of distributors[...] margins is now under review in connection with the impending cut in the sweet ration. I will do my best to reach a decision as quickly as possible, but it is necessary first to make a somewhat long investigation of returns from manufacturers.