§ 76. Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Food what number of new licences has been granted so far during the current year for the manufacture of bread and confectionery; and what total quantity of rationed raw materials has been granted to the new licensees.
§ Dr. SummerskillOne hundred and forty-five licences were issued for the manufacture of bread and 100 for flour confectionery in the period from 16th January to 15th September, 1947. The total quantity of rationed raw materials244W granted to the licensees is not large but could not be stated exactly without a special inquiry of all the local food offices.