Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 3 Rhagfyr 1947.
Mr Sidney Shephard
, Newark
12:00,
3 Rhagfyr 1947
asked the Minister of Food which foods on points have been up-pointed during the past six weeks.
Dr Edith Summerskill
, Fulham West
The only points rationed foods which have been up-pointed during the past six weeks are the special soft cheeses which are always reduced in points value during the warmer months to prevent delays in their sale.
Mr Sidney Shephard
, Newark
Could the hon. Lady say whether there is any intention of putting tinned soup on points in the near future?
Dr Edith Summerskill
, Fulham West
I am afraid I could not anticipate.
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