§ 39. Mr. PETOasked whether the restrictions on the sale of sugar operate in Ireland in the same manner and to the same extent as in Great Britain; and, if not, whether he will consider the propriety of rendering the restrictions necessitated by the War uniform in all parts of the United Kingdom?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe answer to the; first part of the question is in the affirmative. The second does not, therefore, arise.
Mr. HEALYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is considerable complaint amongst retailers in Ireland that speculators are allowed to accumulate stocks of sugar, and this prevents the retailers getting them at the normal price? Who looks after the supply of sugar in Ireland?
§ Mr. McKENNAThe Commission here do. If the hon. and learned Member will give me the circumstances of the case he has mentioned, I will see that the matter is inquired into at once.