§ 72. Sir J. LONSDALEasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he will state what restrictions are imposed upon the milling of flour and the baking of bread in Ireland; and if it is intended to take control of the flour mills in Ireland, as has been done in Great Britain?
Captain BATHURSTUnless otherwise specified, the Orders issued from the Ministry of Food apply to Ireland as equally with other parts of the United Kingdom. The answer to the second part of the question is accordingly in the affirmative.
Mr. GIN NELLWill the hon. Gentleman say whether the Ministry of Food have consulted the Irish Millers' Association upon this subject?
Captain BATHURSTI cannot at present say that, but in this matter there is no reason to discriminate between different parts of the United Kingdom. The Food Controller does not propose to do so.
§ Mr. GINNELLHas he not consulted the millers in this country, and will he consult the Irish Millers' Association upon this subject?
Captain BATHURSTNo, Sir; there is no reason to give special attention to the millers in any part of the United Kingdom.