HC Deb 15 June 1925 vol 185 cc17-8
50. Mr. TAYLOR

asked the Prime Minister whether he proposes to take legislative action to set up a Food Council, in accordance with the recommendations of the Food Commission?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Burton Chadwick)

I have been asked to reply. The matter is under consideration.

Colonel DAY

When can we hope to have a satisfactory reply to that question?

Sir B. CHADWICK

The matter is being thoroughly considered.

Colonel DAY

When does the hon. Gentleman think it will have been thoroughly considered?

Mr. TAYLOR

Is it not the fact that the Prime Minister said last week that in his opinion it was not necessary to take legislative action to set up a Food Council; and, in view of the recommendation of paragraph 38 (b) of the Commission's Report, may we have an answer on that subject soon?

Sir B. CHADWICK

It is that very matter which is under consideration.