§ 2. Mr. MOSLEYasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now state the total charges, including staffs, stationery, office accommodation, and other charges, incurred in connection with the Profiteering Act, and the total number of convictions obtained under that Act?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Baldwin)The expenses of the Board of Trade, Central Committee and Appeal Tribunals to the 31st May, including office accommodation (figures for which are only available up to 31st March), stationery and other charges, amounted to £75,557. I am unable to state the expenses of local committees, as they were defrayed out of local rates. In proceedings before Courts of Summary Jurisdiction 169 convictions were obtained.
§ Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHYCan the right hon. Gentleman say what was the maximum penalty?
§ Mr. BALDWINNot without notice.