Meat Ration (Offal)

Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 June 1945.

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Photo of Mr Irving Albery Mr Irving Albery , Gravesend 12:00, 6 June 1945

asked the Minister of Food whether he can do anything to bring about a more equitable distribution of offal, in view of the smallness of the meat ration.

Photo of Mr John Llewellin Mr John Llewellin , Uxbridge

Issues of offal are based on the allocations of ration meat to butchers who, generally speaking, spread their supplies fairly among their customers. I shall be glad to look into any specific complaint of which my hon. Friend may be able to give me particulars.

Photo of Mr Irving Albery Mr Irving Albery , Gravesend

Does my right hon. and gallant Friend really believe that offal is at present fairly distributed? Is he inviting householders to communicate with him?

Photo of Mr John Llewellin Mr John Llewellin , Uxbridge

I was inviting my hon. Friend to communicate with me.

Photo of Mr Irving Albery Mr Irving Albery , Gravesend

I shall send my right hon. and gallant Friend a large number of communications.