§ 71. Mr. ROBERT RICHARDSONasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he will state on what grounds the control of native hides was 252 carried out, and how much the price per pound has risen since the control was removed?
§ Mr. PARKERThe control of native hides was instituted as a war measure by the War Office (Contracts Department) in 1916. The control of hides was removed on 29th February and sufficient time has hardly elapsed to allow the market to become stabilised. The average increase in price would, however, appear to be approximately 5 per cent.