Mr. JOHN HOPEasked the Minister of Food what is the total amount of sugar which it is proposed to release for distribution during the current year to householders for the making of jam; what is the amount to be allotted for breweries and distilleries; and how much is to be given to confectioners?
§ Mr. PARKERThe amount of sugar to be issued to householders for jam making during the current season is approximately 35,000 tons, no sugar is to be allotted to breweries and distilleries, and the confectionery trade is to receive one-half the quantity issued during 1919 which was approximately 166,000 tons.