Capain W. BENNasked the Minister of Food whether, in fixing the sugar ration, any account is taken of age; and whether a larger ration could be provided in the case of children than in the case of adults?
§ Mr. McCURDYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, a supplementary ration of sugar for young children would require additional administrative machinery, and the Food Controller does not wish to embark on this liability until there is more definite evidence that the ration cannot be restored to eight ounces within a reasonable period.