HC Deb 12 March 1918 vol 104 cc165-6
54. Mr. GILBERT

asked if there is any present intention of the Ministry of Food to ration bread and flour?

Mr. CLYNES

All necessary preparations are being made for the rationing of bread and flour, should this become necessary. It has not, however, been decided to introduce rationing in respect of these foods, and it is hoped that if great care is exercised and all waste avoided, the introduction of rationing may be avoided or long postponed.