1939-11-02 — Page 9

THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 2, 1939.

ONLY BACON AND ́BUTTER

PROBLEM OF FOOD RATIONING IN BRITAIN

.London, To-day.

THE MINISTER OF FOOD made a statement in the

Commons yesterday on rationing.

He made clear that supplies of foodstuffs were so far satisfactory in the Government's judgment as not to require the introduction of rationing except in cases of butter and bacon.

Even in the cases of these commo- dities it was anticipated that supplies would increase later. Moreover, rationing of these two foods will not take effect until the middle of next month.

In view of the favourable develop- ment of the situation in- respect of food supplies, the original rationing scheme which was prepared for in- troduction, if the need arose, on the outbreak of war, and covered a num- ber of staple commodities, has had to be modified to suit the very limited and moderate instalment of ration- ing which is going to be applied.

STEPS DESIRABLE

Mr. W. S. Morrison told the Com- mons that the Government had de- cided it was desirable to take neces- sary steps to enable the rationing of individual consumers to be put into operation.

Instructions would accordingly be given for the issue of an appropriate ration book to every individual con- sumer.

There were, however, only two com- modities, namely bacon and butter, which the Government considered it necessary to ration, and even in the case of these commodities it was not proposed to begin rationing before the middle of next month. The actual date would be announced later.

PERISHABLES

"Both commodities we propose to ration are perishable. Neither com- modity was suitable for storage and consequently no Government reserve of either existed on the outbreak of hostilities.

LEWIS CARROLL:

1939

"I feel for you," the Fuehrer said,

"I deeply sympathise."

With sobs and tears he sorted out

States of convenient size, Holding his pooket handkerchief

Before his longing eyes.

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"May we now live in unity?"

But answer came there none, And this was hardly strange, be-

cause

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A.D.C.TO PLAY

"THE CIRCLE”

The Hong Kong A.D.C. have now completed plans for production of Somerset Maugham's well-known play, "The Circle," at the China Fleet Club Theatre for four nights from February 21 to 24, 1940.

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The production comes rather late in the season, the public having been ac- customed expect these popular But the shows before Christmas. Theatre has been used for other, pur- poses, and will only become available towards the end of the year, so that the A.D.C.'s production programme has been unavoidably held up.

based upon a most amusing central ideal, and displays to the best advan- tage all the author's gifts for bright characterisation, light cynicism wit. An evening of really good tertainment is assured.

and

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Later on we expect supplies to in- crease but for the present imports

"The Circle," which has been des- cribed as Somerset Maugham's best from European sources have been re- duced and there has not been suff-play, is a light, drawing-room comedy cient time to all the gap from more distant sources of supply.

The amount of ration of these com- modities will depend on the supply position from time to time.

Provided imports continue at the present rate, as there is good reason for assuming they will, the ration for both bacon and butter will be Organisation Fund, and it is confiden- four ounces per week for every in- dividual consumer, that is, one pound of bacon and one pound of butter for a family of four persons.”

SUGAR ENOUGH

The Food Minister reviewed the position of several other commodities. In the case of sugar, supplies in sight, both home produced and im- ported, were sufficient for normal re- quirements.

His conclusion was that there was no need at present to impose ration- ing for

any commodity other than

bacon and butter.

The manufacture of margarine had been greatly increased since the out-

normal.

All the profits from the production are to be devoted to the British War

[tly expected that the public will ex- tend its usual generous support. Pro- Mr. E. duction is in the hands of O'Neil Shaw, who has already produc- ed this play in Bangkok, with great success.

ADVISORY COUNCIL

IN SESSION

London, To-day.

break of war. The quantity of cook- The National Joint Advisory Coun- ing fats available was equal to cil, whose function is to advise the Government on matters in which em- In the case of meat, for which Bri-ployers and workers have a common tain was dependent upon imports for interest, held its first meeting yester- about one half of its requirements, day. adequate supplies should continue to be available.

DELAYS IN ARRIVALS

During the last few weeks there had been some reduction in the volume of imported supplies available in certain districts.

The Minister of Labour was in the chair and there was a full attendance of representative members nominat- ed by the British Employers Con- federation and the Trades Union Congress General Council.

Amongst the subjects discussed were This had been due to additional reserved occupations and the Control allocations to the fighting services, of Employment Act.-British Wireless. coupled with inevitable delay in the

arrival of meat ships while the con-sonable requirements both of the voying of merchant shipping was be- Services and of the civilian popula- ing organised.

tion.

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Supplies in sight however for the Meat rationing was therefore not future

at present, home-produced and import- | considered necessary ed were ample to meet all rea- British Wireless.

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FOR

FIREPROOF DISHES

$3.95 WILL IMPROVE. YOUR COOKING AND THE FOOD WILL TASTE BETTER. THE ILLUS- TRATIONS ARE SMART BROWN FIREPROOF WARE.

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