asked the Minister for Supplies if he is aware that 200 patients at Crooksling Sanatorium are receiving only one-fifth of the 1940 tea supplies, and if he will say whether he can at an early date increase the allowance to this and similar institutions; further, if he will state whether he hopes soon to be in a position to increase the allowance of tea to the general public.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Tea Supply to Sanatorium.
The tea rationing scheme provides that the maximum monthly quantity of tea which Crooksling Sanatorium and any similar institution is entitled to receive is one-fifth of its average monthly deliveries of tea during the 12 months period ended 30th June, 1939. I regret that the present stock position and the uncertainty as regards future supplies does not permit of any increase in the rations of institutions or householders.