Rationing

Rationing was the controlled distribution of scarce resources.

History
In January 1918, the United Kingdom began rationing sugar in response to the pressures of World War I. (PROSE: Casualties of War)

The United Kingdom practiced rationing during World War II. (PROSE: Tell Me You Love Me) The country was still on rations in 1951. (TV: The Temptation of Sarah Jane Smith) Extra rations were given at the Festival of Britain. (PROSE: Timewyrm: Exodus) Rationing was ended in 1953, (TV: The Idiot's Lantern, Out of Time) after which Norton Folgate realised that he did not like tea with too much sugar. (AUDIO: Parasite)

Rose Tyler facetiously suggested that Sarah Jane Smith first met the Doctor at the time rationing ended. (TV: School Reunion)

During the environmental crisis of the early 21st century, water rationing was commonplace. (PROSE: Cat's Cradle: Warhead, Iceberg)

In 2011, rationing was instituted in the wake of the economic collapse caused by Miracle Day. (TV: The Gathering)

In the 2060s, water was rationed in Cardiff. (AUDIO: Asylum)

In the mid 26th century, foods such as chocolate were rationed. (PROSE: The Highest Science)