HC Deb 28 March 1919 vol 114 cc761-2W
Sir EDGAR JONES

asked the Food Controller what are the existing arrangements for the import, purchase, and distribution of sugar; whether he can give a list of all Orders and Regulations in force at this date; and whether he will state any announced or contemplated early changes in the arrangements or Orders?

Mr. McCURDY

The import of sugar is governed by the Royal Proclamation of 24th October, 1914, which prohibits imports of sugar except under licence from, the Board of Trade. Purchase and distribution of sugar are governed by the Orders of the Ministry. The following is a list of these Orders still operative:

  • The Brewers' Sugar Order (1917).
  • The Sugar (Registration of Dealers) Order (1917).
  • The Sugar Order (1917).
  • The Sugar (Registration of Dealers) (Ireland) Order (1917).
  • The Sugar Order (Ireland) (1917).
  • The Sugar (Domestic Preserving) Order (1918).
  • The Sugar (Restriction) Order (1918).
  • The Rationing Order (1918).

In addition, a number of general licences have been issued under these Orders. The only contemplated early change is that already forecasted by the Food Controller, namely, that after the expiry of the present ration book no new coupons will be issued, but that domestic supplies will be maintained upon a registration basis.

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