§ 82. Mr. STURROCKasked the Food Controller whether he is aware that widespread dissatisfaction exists in Scotland over the price of oatmeal, still the staple food of the great bulk of the people; whether it is the case that oatmeal costs at least 50 per cent. more than flour; whether the health-giving properties of oatmeal are such that with the present danger of the influenza epidemic it is urgently desirable that the price of oatmeal should be brought down to a better standard; and whether he can promise early action in this matter?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Mr. McCurdy)It is the case that at the present time the price of oatmeal is greater by approximately 50 per cent. than that of flour, and I hope that it will be possible to make an early announcement of a reduction in price. I am not, however, aware of the widespread dissatisfaction to which the hon. Member refers.