§ 40. Mr. GILBERTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware of the difficulty in obtaining lard in London and district, and can his Department do anything in order t o increase the supplies of this article; can he state if it is proposed to ration this article; and, if so, can he state, from what date and what quantity will be allowed?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe supply of lard has been less than normal, but there is no reason to think that the difficulty of obtaining it has been greater in London than elsewhere. Last week 2,000 tons of imported lard were issued to the trade, and this rate, which is slightly higher than the normal rate of consumption of imported lard, will, it is hoped, be maintained. Lard will be rationed from the 13th July, 1918, and it is anticipated that it will be possible to provide 2 ozs. a head a week.