HC Deb 11 April 1949 vol 463 cc222-3W
22. Colonel Ropner

asked the Minister of Food what are the factors which render it necessary to continue to ration tea in this country; and how soon he hopes to be able to take tea off the ration.

Dr. Summerskill

The principal factor is that there is not enough tea to meet the demand and I cannot say how soon there may be enough to allow us to de-ration.