HC Deb 21 January 1948 vol 446 c27W
50. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Food if, in view of the potato shortage, he will now restore the loaf to its full one or two lb. weight.

Dr. Summerskill

No.

63. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Food if in view of the serious effect on nutrition of the shortage of potatoes combined with bread rationing, he will consider some relaxation of the latter at least for the time during which potatoes are in short supply.

Dr. Summerskill

When potato rationing was introduced, we were glad to be able to provide an additional bread allowance of 7 oz. per week for children and adolescents of five to 18 years. No further relaxation of bread rationing is at present contemplated, although if the potato situation deteriorates badly, we should, if possible, increase the bread allowed to certain categories of consumer.