§ 34. Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Food how much sugar is being allocated to the brewers of beer during the current year; and what proportion this bears to the amount used by this industry during the year ended 30th June, 1939.
§ Dr. SummerskillDuring the current year the allocation of refined sugar, invert sugar and glucose to the brewing industry will amount to 65,750 tons representing approximately 66 per cent. of the usage of the industry during the 12 months ending 30th September, 1939.
§ Mr. HastingsIs my hon. Friend aware that the proportion of sugar allocated to the brewing industry is greater than that allocated to the soft drinks industry? Does she consider that that is desirable in the national interest?
§ Dr. SummerskillWe allocate sugar according to the demand. I think my hon. Friend will agree with me that as beer is less potent today we can forgive a little greater allocation of sugar.