Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at on 24 March 1943.
Mr Arthur Molson
, High Peak
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the shortage of bottled beer on long-distance trains; what steps are being taken to ensure adequate supplies; and whether this shortage is any way due to the diversion of barley suitable for brewing for mixing with flour?
Mr William Mabane
, Huddersfield
I have no reason to believe that the availability of bottled beer in restaurant cars on long-distance trains differs from its availability generally. The reply to the last part of the Question is "No, Sir."
Mr Arthur Molson
, High Peak
Will my hon. Friend make sure that there is an increased supply of bottled beer?
Mr William Gallacher
, Fife Western
Is the hon. Gentleman aware of the difficulty of obtaining food on long-distance trains?
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