§ Sir F. FLANNERYasked the Minister of Food the total quantity of sugar allocated for the last half of the year 1919, and for the first half of the year 1920, for the purpose of making jam; the quantity of sugar allocated for the purpose of making chocolates and other confectionery during the corresponding periods; and the policy of the Department in regard to the allocation of sugar for the above two purposes respectively, and the food values of the two methods of consumption in comparison with each other?
§ Mr. PARKERThe quantity of sugar allocated to jam manufacturers during the last 24 weeks of 1919 was 104,500 tons, and that allocated for the manufacture of confectionery during the same period was 76,700 tons. I am unable to give precise figures for the first half of 1920, as that period has not yet elapsed, but the allocation in respect of sugar for jam and confectionery will be, according to the estimated allocation for the whole year, 73,000 and 41,000 tons respectively. The relative food value of the two commodities is dependent to a large extent upon the proportion of sugar contained therein. I am not prepared to express a definite opinion as to what may be the most nourishing or agreeable form in which sugar may be consumed.