§ 167. Mr. Cooper-Keyasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that the object of the Winkle Club dinner, organised by local fishermen, and held annually for 47 years in the Old Town, Hastings, is to raise funds for charity, that the meal is a light one of two courses; and whether he will favourably consider the application made to him that this traditional function can take place on 31st December, 1947, attended by approximately 200 people.
§ Dr. SummerskillNo. To allow charitable functions of this kind at the present time would be contrary to the Government's intentions which I explained at some length during the Debate in the House on Thursday, 27th November.