§ 16. Mr. FELLasked the price of the equivalent of the four-pound loaf of bread at the most recent date available in London, Paris, and New York, respectively?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe price of 4 lbs. of wheaten bread yesterday was 8d. in London, 7¾d. in Paris, and from 11½d. to 1s. 5½d. in New York. It will be understood, however, that these comparisons are subject to the fact that there is no international standard quality.
§ 41. Mr. LYNCHasked the Prime Minister whether his attention has been drawn to the rise of prices in Ireland and the consequent suffering amongst the dependants of men at the front as well as others; and whether, in regard to this increase of prices, the Government will adopt and promote practical measures to alleviate the existing misery and to remove, by legislative action if necessary, such causes as are artificial or avoidable?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs was recently stated in the Debate on the Motion of the right hon. Member for East Hull, the Government are taking various practical measures with a view to dealing with such causes as are referred to in the question. They are quite prepared to take legislative action for this purpose, should such be found to be necessary and advisable.