Cheese (Canadian Supplies)

Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at on 1 March 1944.

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Photo of Mr William Thorne Mr William Thorne , West Ham Plaistow

asked the Minister of Food if he can give any information about the amount of cheese the Canadian Government intend sending to this country during the next two years; and if those entitled to buy cheese will be allowed to buy more.

Photo of Mr John Llewellin Mr John Llewellin , Uxbridge

No, Sir, I am afraid that I cannot say what will be the amount of cheese that we shall purchase from Canada over the next two years. It will depend on the effect on production of weather and other conditions. That which we get will be distributed on the ration, and I cannot say at this time what the amount of that ration will be.

Photo of Mrs Mavis Tate Mrs Mavis Tate , Frome

Would my right hon. and gallant Friend consider the possibility of distributing any additional cheese which may be available to agricultural workers, miners and quarrymen in places where canteens are not available, in preference to the ordinary consumer?