HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 c211W
115. Mr. Wilkins

asked the Minister of Food if he will set out the main differences in the present powers of his Department to control or ration foods, compared with those in the years 1919–20.

Mr. Strachey

There are no differences of any importance, as can be seen by comparing the scope of Regulation 2F made under the Defence of the Realm Consolidation Act, 1914, with that of Regulation 55 of the Defence (General) Regulations, 1939, and of Regulation 55AB.

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