asked the Minister of Food from which wholesale producers retail confectioners of the Maidstone area can obtain the additional quarter of a pound of chocolate and sugar confectionery which he has promised the public for Christmas.

Retail confectioners should approach their normal suppliers for supplies necessary to meet the Christmas bonus. As my right hon. Friend has explained, it may not be possible for consumers in all areas to get the extra 4 oz. during December but everyone should be able to obtain it by the end of the January ration period.