HC Deb 20 July 1916 vol 84 c1173
36. Mr. WING

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take measures to limit the price of foodstuffs, as already applied to wool and other articles of use, with a view to the reduction of the present prices of articles of consumption?

The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Harcourt)

This question is at present being examined by a Committee. I am sending my hon. Friend a copy of the reference.