§ 93. Sir MONTAGUE BARLOWasked the Food Controller whether, in view of the uncertainty and dissatisfaction as to the prices of food and the nature of the Government action and expenditure in relation to the regulation of the prices of food, he will appoint a strong committee of representative business men and experts, together with Members of this House, to inquire and report forthwith?
§ Mr. McCURDYThe possibilities of lowering food prices are being carefully explored by an Interdepartmental Committee comprising representatives of the Treasury, the Board of Trade, the Board of Agriculture and my own Department, and prices have in several instances already been substantially reduced. The Food Controller has always enjoyed the assistance and advice of competent business men and it is not thought that the appointment of an additional Committee would serve any useful purpose.
§ Sir M. BARLOWWill the Report of the Committee be available to Members of this House when it is made?
§ Mr. McCURDYI must ask for notice of that question.