Prime Minister to Minister of Food, 22 September 1942


PROHIBITION OF THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF ICE-CREAM


"Without definite information as to the saving in transport and manpower, I cannot judge whether the destruction of this amenity was worth while.


I suppose the large numbers of American troops in this country will have their own arrangements made for them.  They are great addicts of ice-cream, which is said to be a rival to alcoholic drinks. 


The step should not have been taken without the Cabinet having an opportunity to express an opinion."