2 JUNE 1917, Page 3

A correspondent informs us that the Glasgow Herald of May

16th published a letter from a manufactu er of sweets who applied to the Ministry of Food for permission to use one hundredweight of malt which he had in his possession for the manufacture of toffee. The following is the answer he received to his application :- "Ministry of Food, Grosvenor House, 1V., 17th April, 19.17.

Sm,—With reference to your letter of the 13th April, I am to say that you cannot be allowed to use your stock of one cwt. of malt for the manufacture of toffeo. • You are recommended to sell it to a local brewer, if possible.—I am, Sir, your obedient servant, G. WALTER RUFF (for the Secretary)."