§ 64. Earl WINTERTONasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that a combine of 75 per cent. of the jam manufacturers have fixed a maximum purchase price of jam fruits which is lower than that at which they can be grown; and whether he will take steps to prevent a continuance of such a monopoly, which, if continued, threatens to wipe out the British soft-fruit-growing industry?
Sir A. BOSCAWENI have only just been supplied with the information upon which the statement of the Noble Earl is based. As he is aware, a deputation from the Federation of British Growers is meeting me to-day and I am considering what action it may be possible to take.