§ 58. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Supply what is the substance called agar in the Emergency Powers (Defence) Order, S.R. & O., No. 1321 of 1944.
§ Sir A. DuncanAgar is obtained from certain seaweeds. When boiled with water it forms a jelly essential for the preparation of cultures for bacteriological purposes. A full description of agar is given in the British Pharmacopoeia.