HC Deb 02 April 1917 vol 92 c901
53. Mr. A. WILLIAMS

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the imminent lack of cereals in this country, he proposes to allow the continued waste of foodstuffs in the manufacture of intoxicating drinks?

Mr. BONAR LAW

I can add nothing to previous answers on this subject except to point out that no barley is now being used for malting, but that the beer is being brewed from existing stocks of malt.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that malted barley is perfectly good food, especially for animals, and, if necessary, for human beings also?

Mr. BONAR LAW

This question has been put to me in many forms recently. I can add nothing to the answers I have given. I may remind the hon. Gentleman that the restriction is only now coming into force.

Mr. WILLIAMS

In the event of this country falling short of food, who is going to be hanged for it?