§ Mr. F. Willeyasked the Minister of Food what steps he has taken to limit the quantity of flour delivered to Sunderland; and how that quantity compares with that delivered during a corresponding period in 1948 and 1939.
§ Mr. StracheyFlour deliveries in all parts of the United Kingdom including Sunderland are, in general, limited to the quantity delivered in the year ended 26th June, 1948. In the Sunderland area this quantity has been increased by special authorisations totalling 148 tons since July, 1948. Comparable figures for 1939 are not available but it is certain that Sunderland is receiving substantially more flour now that in 1939.