HC Deb 29 June 1920 vol 131 c251
61. Mr. GRATTAN DOYLE

asked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the restrictions causing annoyance to the community and disturbance to traders for which the control of sugar is responsible, he can give any indication of its early removal?

Mr. McCURDY

The answer is in the negative. I am aware that the equitable rationing among all classes of the community of the short supplies of sugar available may cause annoyance to some individuals and some disturbance to traders. But the abandonment of all attempts at equitable distribution might, I fear, lead to annoyance and disturbances of a much more serious character.