§ 21. Mr. Thorneasked the President of the Board of Trade whether the International Sugar Council have yet decided to release 5,000 or more tons of sugar to reduce the present shortage?
§ Mr. StanleyI regret that I cannot add to the answer which was given yesterday on the subject to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Cardiff, South (Captain A. Evans).
§ Mr. ThorneDoes not the President of the Board of Trade recognise the very great hardship which is occasioned to families with a number of children by the holding up of so much sugar, and is it not possible to take some action?
§ Mr. StanleyAs stated in the answer, I believe that the International Sugar Council has circulated a recommendation. If that recommendation is not acted upon, and not acted upon promptly, then the Government may reconsider the position.