§ Major COURTHOPEasked the Food Controller what are the approximate stocks of whisky held by distillers and 1592W merchants, respectively; and whether steps are being taken to increase the quantity available for consumption?
Mr. ROBERTSNo statistics of the stocks held by distillers and merchants, respectively, are available. As the hon. and gallant Member will be aware, the Cabinet has decided to allow an increase of 50 per cent. in the amount to be released from Bond as from 24th February, 1919.