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Seasonal Resorts Jmeat Supplies).

Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons at on 21 February 1940.

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Photo of Mr Roland Robinson Mr Roland Robinson , Blackpool

asked the Minister of Food what provision will be made for restaurants in seasonal resorts under the proposal that henceforward they are to be rationed to 60 per cent. of the quantity of meat which they have purchased on the average during the four weeks commencing 1st January, 1940; and whether he can give an assurance that adequate arrangements will be made for such restaurants?

Photo of Mr William Morrison Mr William Morrison , Cirencester and Tewkesbury

Under the arrangements for allocating supplies of meat for catering establishments provision will be made for meeting seasonal demands for meat by caterers, particularly in such towns where the seasonal demand is subject to marked fluctuations.

Photo of Mr Thomas Williams Mr Thomas Williams , Don Valley

When making arrangements for the seaside resorts will the Minister always bear in mind that there are millions of working-class families who will not be getting as much meat as they require?

Photo of Mr William Morrison Mr William Morrison , Cirencester and Tewkesbury

My answer is general and refers to all catering establishments.

Photo of Mr Charles Williams Mr Charles Williams , Torquay

Will he bear in mind that there are millions of working-class families who go to seaside places for their holiday?

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