28. Captain ARTHUR EVANSasked the Minister of Health whether he has any statistics showing the extent to which stocks of commodities affected by the new Preservatives Order, Colning into force next January, are held by retail grocery firms; and whether, to enable these businesses, particularly in industrial districts affected by the recent troubles, to, dispose of their holdings, he will consider an extension of time wherein sales can be effected?
§ Sir K. WOODThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which was given to the hon. Member for the Waver- tree Division of Liverpool (Mr. Tinne) on Monday.
Captain EVANSIs it not the case that that answer referred to particular kinds of stock. I wanted to know as to the effect upon stocks of all kinds.
§ Sir K. WOODYes, but I think my hon. and gallant Friend will find that the answer stated that my right hon. Friend was suggesting to local authorities a course of procedure.