London: Day of delight for these youngsters, 6 year old Linda and 4 year old Peter Bailey, of Lambeth, as they visit a confectioner's and find no need for coupons. The ending of the sweet rationing was announced last night. It was originally introduced in July, 1942. On April 24th, 1949 it was ended, but re-introduced on August 14th, 1949. Since December, 1951, the ration had been six ounces per person a week. 5 February 1953