asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether further consideration has been given to the representations made by the Deptford local food committee on the subject of the differentiation as to the issue of supplementary ration cards between male and female workers employed upon similar work; and, if so, will he state the result?

As my hon. Friend is aware, the subject of differentiation between male and female workers, together with other matters connected with supplementary rations, is under consideration by a Special Committee. No general decision has been reached.