asked the Minister of Food what was the average daily consumption of milk per head of the population in Stoke-on-Trent in the year 1935 and in the year 1947.

It is estimated that the average daily consumption of milk per head in Stoke-on-Trent in November, 1935, and November, 1947, was 0.24 and 0.56 pints respectively.

Is the hon. Lady aware that in November, 1935, there were many areas wealthier than Stoke-on-Trent which had twice and three times the amount of milk we could get in my own city? Can we have an assurance from her as a Minister that the present policy of distributing food of this type according to need and not according to income will be continued?

Yes.