§ 48. Sir William Waylandasked the Minister of Food if, in view of the widespread dissatisfaction at the shortage of beer coming both from the civilian population and the Army, he will, in view of the better food situation, allow the use of additional barley to brewers in order to remove this complaint and permit of a better beer being brewed.
§ Colonel LlewellinNo, Sir. I regret that the labour and cereals available do not at present permit an improvement in either quantity or quality.
§ Sir W. WaylandIn view of the immense importance of this question to millions of people, will my right hon. and gallant Friend keep it constantly under review?
§ Colonel LlewellinI will certainly keep it well in the forefront of my mind.
§ Commander Sir Archibald SouthbyDoes not my right hon. and gallant Friend consider that the best way to salute the soldier would be to improve the quality of his beer?
§ Mr. MathersHas the right hon. and gallant Gentleman the same concern about the quality of soft drinks, that he has expressed about beer?
§ Colonel LlewellinThere is another Question on that subject.