HC Deb 19 April 1917 vol 92 c1807
71. Sir J. LONSDALE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he will forthwith institute a system of compulsory rationing of all un-interned enemy aliens in the United Kingdom?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD CONTROL (Captain Bathurst)

The possible results obtainable from the adoption of the hon. Baronet's suggestion could not justify the creation of the elaborate machinery required for the purpose