Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons am ar 30 Mawrth 1920.
Mr Augustine Hailwood
, Manchester Ardwick
asked the Minister of Food when the restriction of hours for the sale of ice cream will be removed?
Mr Edward Shortt
, Newcastle upon Tyne West
Pending the discussion of the whole question which will take place on the Shops (Early Closing) Bill, I do not propose to make any alteration in the existing restrictions imposed by the general Early Closing Order.
Mr Augustine Hailwood
, Manchester Ardwick
Why is it part and parcel of the policy of the Government to allow ice to be consumed in a first-class hotel after dinner while ice is prohibited in a working-class district?
Mr Edward Shortt
, Newcastle upon Tyne West
The whole question will be considered in the discussion on the Bill.
Mr Noel Billing
, Hertford
Has the Minister of Food decided, now that the War is over, that we should be allowed to buy chocolates, and if that is the case when shall we be allowed to buy ice cream?
