When will the increased supply of saccharine be forthcoming?
The duty on saccharine is directly related to the duty on sugar by reference to sweetening power.
The public is already aware that saccharine is available for sweetening tea and coffee.
The result of this inquiry was to show that saccharine, although an intensely sweet, is a peculiarly inert, substance.
Why, in dealing with the question of motor spirit, should we be referred to legislation which has been adopted in regard to saccharine?
It is absolutely absurd that a regulation which applies to saccharine should be made to apply to motor spirit.
The ration of one-seventh of an ounce can be served with teas, and saccharine will be supplied with coffee.
Some trades can use saccharine and other substances for sweetening purposes more than brewers, but each case has to be considered on its merit.
