§ Mr. BROOKESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether any exception is made from the provisions of the Sale of Sweetmeats (Restriction) Order with regard to parcels for soldiers at the front; and, if not, whether he will consider the possibility of taking this step?
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§ Mr. CLYNESNo exception of this kind has been made or appears to be necessary. The operation of the Order will neither prevent the dispatch of sweetmeats to soldiers at the front nor reduce the quantity of sweetmeats available.
§ Mr. FIELDasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has received resolutions from retail confectioners in Dublin respecting supplies; and what are the intentions of the Food Control?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe resolutions referred to in this question have only just reached the Ministry, and cover too much ground to be dealt with in reply to a Parliamentary question. The hon. Member for Wilton, as Director of Sugar Distribution, is replying in detail to the Irish Retail Confectioners' Association, and is sending the hon. Member a copy of his communication.