HC Deb 16 May 1916 vol 82 c1342
35. Sir J. D. REES

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any steps are proposed to ensure that before any sugar is released for the manufacture of sweetmeats, chocolate, and the like luxuries the 75 per cent. promised by the Royal Commission on Sugar Supply shall be secured for domestic consumption?

Mr. McKENNA

This question is now occupying the attention of the Royal Commission, and the manufacturers of such goods are being invited to a conference with the Commission upon it