Potatoes (Distribution Scheme)

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 November 1947.

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Photo of Mr James Reid Mr James Reid , Glasgow Hillhead 12:00, 10 November 1947

Would the right hon. Gentleman say why it has been necessary to limit the ration to so low a figure, looking to the fact that last year, I think, 6 lb. per head per week was the figure, and that the estimated deficiency in the crop is only 20 per cent?