HC Deb 09 February 1915 vol 69 cc407-8
25. Mr. FELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade if it is proposed to make any new regulations to relax the restrictions placed on the manufacture of alcohol for commercial purposes, so that chloroform and ether and such spirits can be manufactured in this country at a reasonable price?

Mr ACLAND

Under the existing regulations chloroform and ether are allowed to be manufactured from duty- free industrial methylated spirits. I am not aware that any amendment of the regulations is required, but if the hon. Member will explain what he has in mind I will consider it.