HC Deb 05 March 1925 vol 181 c648
116. Sir W. SUGDEN

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he can now present any proposals in respect of legislation to deal with advances in certain popular and essential food commodities from such sections of evidence already completed and presented to the Royal Commission on Food Prices?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I think my hon. Friend will agree that it would be both unwise and impracticable to anticipate the Report of the Royal Commission which has been appointed to report on this very subject.

Sir W. SUGDEN

Is it not possible to deal with one or two vital foodstuffs in regard to which full evidence has been given?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

No, I think it would be very unwise to appoint a Commission of very responsible, people to advise on the subject, and not wait for their Report, and I hope my hon. Friend will not press me to accept the unwise advice given last night on this subject.