14 JULY 1917, Page 11

IS THERE REALLY A FOOD SHORTAGE? (To THE EDITOR OF

THE " SPECTATOR."1

Siu,—Is there really a food shortage 7 Many people are beginning to ask this question. We have just had a food economy week and have been taught how to lire on the " scrapings " of Nature, and now we End that the Government have sanctioned the manufacture of several millions of barrels (extra) of beer, while the amount of oats that may be used to feed racehorses is increased. I am beginning to think the whole thing is a farce.—I am, Sir, Ac.,

Newport Road, Middlesbrough. WALTER R. BRACKENRIIRE.