§ 59. Lieut.-Colonel POWNALLasked the Prime Minister whether his attention had been called to the Report just issued of the Select Committee on National Expenditure dealing with the Wheat Commission; and what steps he proposed to take with regard to the proposal it contained in paragraph 35 (b), which, by a restriction of the bread subsidy to flour actually used for bread, was estimated to save £14,500,000 yearly?
The, MINISTER of FOOD (Mr. Roberts)I have been asked to reply. The Report just issued by the Select Committee on National Expenditure will receive immediate consideration, and the proposals contained in paragraph 35 (b) will be carefully examined.