§ Mr. RAMSDENasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is aware of the strong views entertained in the country regarding the continuance of the restriction upon the supply of spirits in bond; whether this restriction weighs heavily upon invalids; and when he proposes to take steps to liberate greater supplies of this commodity?
Mr. ROBERTSI have been asked to reply. The proposal to authorise the release from bond of an additional quantity of whisky will be decided by the Cabinet at an early date.
§ Sir HERBERT NIELDasked the Food Controller whether, having regard to the repeated return of epidemics of influenza and the needs of the community, he will authorise the release from bond of a substantial increased quantity of whisky; will he say if he contemplated the withdrawal or modification of the Regulations affecting the sale of alcoholic beverages; and when such withdrawal or modification is likely to become operative?
Mr. ROBERTSThe proposal to authorise the release from bond of an additional quantity of whisky will be decided by the Cabinet at an early date. The advisability of any withdrawal or modification of the Regulations affecting the sale of alcoholic beverages is not for my Department, which only seeks to regulate quality in relation to price.