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Bread Law Reforms and Wheat Standard Debate in Parliament
A Parliamentary committee reports on ancient wheaten bread standards dating to George II. It favors restoring the old standard loaf where flour equals the whole wheat produce, weighing about three fourths of the wheat, and advocates regulated affizes to ease shortages and price pressures. The discussion highlights brewers, distilleries, and public finance concerns amid wartime conditions.
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Mealman
Baker
Géorge
George
Breid
London
Westminstér
A&t
Bourer
Fiona Price