§ 108. Mr. TICKLERasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the fact that Egyptian onions are being bought up largely by Dutch agents on the London market and are being shipped in large quantities to Rotterdam by the Batabier line of steamers and thence to Germany, in consequence of which the market to 2342 English consumers is considerably inflated, and our enemies are being supplied with a valuable source of food; and if he will take prompt measures to stop the exportation of onions?
Mr. RUNCIMANI am informed that the exports of onions from this country to the Netherlands have recently shown a tendency to increase. The matter is being investigated, and the hon. Gentleman may be assured that such action will be taken as may prove to be necessary.