HC Deb 31 December 1916 vol 88 c1598
92. Major NEWMAN

asked the hon. Member for Wilton, as representing the Food Controller, whether, to effect economy in food, light, and labour, it is the intention of the Food Controller to direct that, except to boná-fide travellers, no meal shall be served in clubs, restaurants, or hotels after 10 p.m.?

Captain BATHURST.

No decision to this effect has been reached by the Food Controller.

Major NEWMAN

Is it being considered?

Captain BATHURST

I should like to tell the hon. Member that as the Ministry of Food has yet neither staff nor offices decisions on such questions as these cannot very rapidly be arrived at.

Major NEWMAN

Is it not the fact that all these regulations about production, and the quantity taken at meals, are a legacy from the late Government?

Captain BATHURST

I am not responsible for stating that the present Government are prepared to take over all the legacies of the past.