§ Mr. Marplesasked the Minister of Food what principles govern the supplies of meat issued to retail shops; whether these principles ensure equitable distribution between retailers; and to what extent departures have been made from these principles.
§ Mr. StracheyThe quantity of meat supplied to retail butchers is based on 65W ration registrations; the distribution of the various categories and qualities, both between individual butchers and over the country, is as equitable as physical difficulties will allow.