HC Deb 18 May 1915 vol 71 c2132
46. Mr. MacCALLUM SCOTT

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the high price of food and of the desirability of increasing the national savings to the greatest extent possible, it is proposed to take any steps to encourage thrift and economy and to secure a wider know ledge of food values and of the most economical methods of using food?

The PRIME MINISTER

These questions are receiving the consideration of the Treasury and the Board of Education.

Mr. DAVID MASON

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think the continued issue of currency paper money by the Treasury affects the price of food?

The PRIME MINISTER

That is a debatable question.

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