HC Deb 24 October 1916 vol 86 cc971-2W
Mr. BROOKES

asked the Secretary of State for War what imports have now been taken over by the authorities under the Defence of the Realm Regulations?

Mr. FORSTER

Powers conferred by the Defence of the Realm Regulations have been used by the War Department to control the import of Russian flax, and certain classes of hides and tanning materials.