§ 43. Mr. W. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that on Monday last standard grade flour was increased in price from 46s. to 47s. per 280 lbs.; that two weeks prior to that date it was increased by 1s.; and if he can state whether the Food Control Committee are dealing with the matter?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKYes, Sir. These increases follow recent advances in the price of wheat. The Food Council are fully informed of the matter.