§ 60. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Food whether in view of the decision to end the National Pigeon Service Corn Rationing Scheme in September, he proposes to ensure a continuance of rationed supplies to pigeon fanciers at controlled prices.
§ Mr. StracheyYes, it is hoped to do so if the necessary supplies can be secured.
1. Nursing Mother. (1) On own ration book. (a) Aged 18 or over … Current non-priority allowance, at present 2 pints weekly (full price). (b) Under 18 … Priority allowance of 3½ pints weekly (full price). (2) On child's ration book … 7 pints priority allowance weekly (cheap rate), and *5 pints priority allowance weekly if wanted (at full price). 2. Mother whose baby is fed on National Dried Milk. (1) On own ration book. (a) Aged 18 and over … Current non-priority allowance (full price). (b) Under 18 … Priority allowance of 3½ pints weekly (full price). (2) On child's ration book … Nil. (3) If mother is partly breastfeeding a child under 12 months which is otherwise fed on National Dried Milk. 9½ pints weekly at full price for 4 weeks on medical evidence. 3. Mother of baby fed on Proprietary Infant Milk Food. (1) On own ration book. (a) Aged 18 and over … Current non-priority allowance, at present 2 pints weekly at full price. (b) Under 18 … Priority allowance of 3½ pints weekly at full price. (2) On child's ration book … 7 pints priority allowance weekly at cheap rates, and *5 pints priority allowance weekly if wanted (at full price). * Ceases when child is 12 months old.