Rations (Calorie Value)

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 Evelyn Strachey Mr Evelyn Strachey , Dundee 12:00, 10 November 1947

Yes, Sir; it did take into consideration the rationing of potatoes. I cannot agree that there was a ration figure for the unemployed before the war. There was no such rationing system, of course. I would entirely agree that the level of calories which I have just quoted is a matter of grave concern.