§ Mr. WATTasked the Food Controller, whether his attention has been called to the limitation by his Department on the quantity of grapes permitted to be imported, and the effect of this limitation on 3341 the prices being charged for the small importation; and can he see his way either to limit the price or remove the limitation on quantity?
§ Major ASTORThe limitation on the quantity of grapes to be imported to this country was imposed by the Board of Trade as part of the general restrictions made necessary owing to the War. The limitation will be removed as soon as circumstances permit. The question of controlling the price of grapes has recently been under review, but it is not considered advisable under present conditions.