§ Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Food what notice was given to the trade before the order permitting sugar to be sold for private marmalade- 2015W making was cancelled; and what steps he is taking to provide extra sugar for private jam-making during the summer?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydArrangements for providing sugar for private marmalade-making were introduced on the 27th December, 1939, and were continued for a period of 10 weeks until 9th March. In these circumstances it was not considered necessary to give more than two days' notice of cancellation. Arrangements for providing sugar for private jam-making are in hand, and an announcement will be made shortly.
Mr. Whiteasked the Minister of Food under what authority he proposes to make a house-to-house inspection of marmalade made from sugar issued under special permits; and whether any estimate has been prepared of the cost of carrying it out?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydNo instructions for such a house-to-house inspection have been issued by my Department but if the hon. Member will give me particulars of the case to which he refers, I will make inquiries.