HC Deb 29 May 1940 vol 361 cc557-8W
Sir R. Gower

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he will consider suspending the making of iced cakes, in view of the consumption of sugar which could be employed for better purposes?

Mr. Boothby

A meeting was held on 24th May between representatives of the Ministry of Food and of the trades concerned. Further consideration is now being given to the matter in the light of the discussion.