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Miners (Food and Consumer Goods)

Oral Answers to Questions — Germany – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 19 March 1947.

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Photo of Major Ernest Bramall Major Ernest Bramall , Bexley 12:00, 19 March 1947

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, what proportion of the supplies of consumer goods needed to work the points system for German miners comes from imports; and what proportion is diverted from other German users.

Photo of Mr John Hynd Mr John Hynd , Sheffield, Attercliffe

Apart from a quantity of clothing already purchased and certain raw materials, the goods concerned will be provided from German sources. In the case of foodstuffs, coffee only will be specially imported.

Photo of Major Ernest Bramall Major Ernest Bramall , Bexley

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is satisfied that sufficient special food and consumer goods will be forthcoming to honour the points earned by miners in the British zone.

Photo of Mr John Hynd Mr John Hynd , Sheffield, Attercliffe

Yes, Sir.

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