HC Deb 14 November 1916 vol 87 cc591-2
114. Sir J. WALTON

asked whether, with a view to reduce prices and to prevent waste, His Majesty's Government will limit and regulate the sale of foodstuffs?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I hope to make a statement to-morrow regarding the measures which it is proposed to adopt.

Mr. W. THORNE

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that in many of the poorest districts the purchase of food is regulated by the economic conditions of the people?

Mr. HOUSTON

Will the right hon. Gentleman impress upon the Admiralty, the Ministry of Munitions and our Allies the absolute necessity of less wasteful use of British ships and thereby increase the supply of food and decrease the price?

Mr. SPEAKER

That is in the nature of a speech.