HC Deb 28 October 1947 vol 443 c81W
Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Food what proportion of building workers in rural areas are now receiving the promised extra rations of cheese; and if he is satisfied that this scheme operates fairly

Dr. Summerskill

We do not know the number of building workers in rural areas, but the extra cheese ration has been granted to 87.6 per cent. of the workers on whose behalf applications were received up to 30th September last. There are undoubtedly difficulties in working the scheme but my right hon. Friend is satisfied that every effort is being made to operate it fairly.