§ 15. Sir JOHN BARRANasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether a further restriction is contemplated of the sugar allowed to makers of confectionery; whether he is aware that 2234 the restrictions already imposed have brought many retailers of sweetmeats, whose business consists chiefly or entirely of su.ch sweetmeats, near to the verge of ruin; and whether he will consider, if further restrictions should be inevitable, some plan whereby such retailers shall be differently treated from others whose sweetmeat business is only a small part of their general trade?
§ Sir J. D. REESD.: Will the hon. Gentleman make known generally the fact that no further restrictions are contemplated, as there seems to be a very widespread impression that they are contemplated?
Mr. PARKERI anticipate that the answer I have just read out to the House will be published by the Press, and the public will by that means get to know.
§ Sir J. D. REESIs the hon. Gentleman aware that even the answers made by Ministers are not very widely reported in the Press?