§ 110. Mr. S. Shephardasked the Minister of Food what effect the rationing of potatoes will have on the supply of chip potatoes sold in fish and chip establishments.
128. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchisonasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that the potato ration supplied to fish friers in the Edinburgh district is so small as to restrict the future opening of premises to one night per week; and if he will augment this ration.
§ Dr. SummerskillSupplies of potatoes for fish and chip friers are, on average, being reduced to 60 per cent. of previous average usage. This cut is being applied on a national basis and of course Edinburgh fish and chip merchants are in the same position as everyone else.
§ 113. Mr. Marloweasked the Minister of Food whether he will allot an additional potato ration to vegetarians who do not receive a meat or bacon ration.
§ 114. Lieut.-Colonel Liptonasked the Minister of Food whether in view of potato rationing, he will grant additional B.U.'s to out-patients under treatment for tuberculosis.
SummerskillDr. The priority rations tor patients suffering from tuberculosis are under consideration.
§ 119. Mr. Keenanasked the Minister of Food what arrangements have been made to ensure that the full ration of potatoes will be available in the large industrial areas until the supplies are again normal.
§ Dr. SummerskillBy restricting the sale of long-keeping potatoes and by buying a substantial end-of-season reserve.
§ 124. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Food if he will release for human consumption as supplementary to the 3 lb. weekly ration, small potatoes that pass through the 1¼ inch riddle and that are not required for seed; and if he will state the tonnage involved.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe quantity available for human consumption if we adopted the hon. Member's suggestion is not large and there is the likelihood of soil and stones being put into the bag, 143W but I will write to him when we have considered the possibility a little more closely.