HC Deb 03 November 1948 vol 457 c88W
87. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the abundant supply of clothing, the exportation of sweets and chocolates and the abundance of tea in the sterling area, for what purposes, other than the equal distribution of commodities in short supply, the Government are using rationing.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

I am not aware of any case of rationing where, after meeting export needs, supplies available for the home market exceed the actual or potential home demand.