HC Deb 18 November 1919 vol 121 cc812-3
LIEUT.-Colonel POWNALL

(by Private Notice) asked the Food Controller whether he is yet in a position to state the decision of the Cabinet with regard to allowing extra quantities of spirit to be cleared, in view of the increased demand at this period of the year for medicinal and other purposes; and, if he is not yet in a position to make such an announcement, whether he will state when he expects to be able to do so?

Mr. ROBERTS

I am now able to announce that the Cabinet have decided that all restrictions on clearances of spirits from bond shall be removed forthwith.

Lieut.-Colonel POWNALL

Does that mean that people can clear as much as they wish or that they are restricted to the level of 1916?

Mr. ROBERTS

It means that all restrictions on clearance are removed forthwith.

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