HC Deb 23 September 1948 vol 456 c165W
Mr. Carson

asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the shortage of all points goods in Margate; and what steps he is taking to remedy this state of affairs.

Mr. Strachey

My information is that Margate retailers hold sufficient stocks of points foods to meet the present consumer allowance and that the position there does

Tea. Sugar. Meat. Cheese. Bacon. Fats.
per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent.
Works canteens 40.3 38.9 35.7 43.1 26.6 37.8
Cihic restaurants 2.0 2.1 2.8 2.2 2.5 2.5
Scvools and Young Persons' Centres 1.4 10.7 26.3 6.9 19.5 12.0
Hotels, restaurants, cafes, snack bars, etc. 49.5 41.8 28.8 41.1 44.8 41.0
Staff dining rooms, clubs, canteens for Services, Police, etc. 6.8 6.5 6.4 6.7 6.6 6.7