London, Aug. 7.
An order for preventing waste of food, and carrying with it' penalties against offences, was issued today by the Ministry of Food.
Under the order, it will be an offence to waste food which is described as "everything used by men for food or drink other than water," but it is not forbidden to give meat to dogs. Anyone, however, giving an excessive amount would be liable to prosecution. M It is emphasized at the Ministry of Food that the order would not be harshly interpreted, and that it was more in the nature of a warning.
The maximum penalties on summary conviction are three months" imprisonment or £100 fine, or both, and on indictment two years' imprisonment Sr £500 fine, or both.
Mr. Robert Boothby, Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food, describing the food outlook for the winter, said it was hoped to avoid any further rationing, and it was expected that some rations would be increased, specially tea.—Reuter.
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