§ 86. Mr. GWYNNEasked the Food Controller whether M.F. Butter 7 is still in force; whether the effect of this memorandum is to prohibit the supply of more than 6 ozs. of butter to an invalid, although such invalid is suffering from tuberculosis, and the medical attendant has certified that a larger amount is essential for treatment; and, if this is the case, will he consider revising the Order?
§ Mr. PRATTThe answer to the first two parts of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the third part, the Ministry are definitely advised that the allowance of butter stated, when supplemented by cooking fats, which can now be obtained in any quantities, is sufficient to meet the medical requirements of such patients. The Food Controller appre- 1204 ciates, however, that in the case of invalids rations should, so far as possible, err on the side of liberality, and notwithstanding the continuing shortage of butter, he is considering the revision of the present arrangement.