HC Deb 28 March 1917 vol 92 c436W
Mr. MILLAR

asked the Minister of Munitions whether grain and other food materials are at present being used for the manufacture of alcohol for explosives; and whether the consent of the Food Controller has been obtained for the use of grain, etc., for this purpose?

Sir W. EVANS

Grain is being used at the patent still yeast distilleries with the knowledge of the Food Controller. The resulting spirit is utilised for war services, and the essential industrial trades.