64. Miss LEEasked the President of the Board of Trade when the Food Council will begin to operate; and if it is the intention of the Government that this or a similar council will also deal with profiteering in building materials?
Mr. GRAHAMAs I stated in reply to a question on 5th November, I have asked the Food Council to remain in being until the proposed Consumers' Council is set up. As regards building materials, I would explain that a Committee was set up in 1923 to survey and report on the prices of building materials. This Committee makes periodical reports, which are published.
Mr. GRAHAMI have indicated that, according to the present intention, the new Council will be a comprehensive body. I could not, however, give a precise reply on any particular point at present. The importance of the matter will not be overlooked.
§ Sir WILLIAM MITCHELL-THOMSONWill legislation be necessary to give the Council suitable powers?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONWill that be introduced this Session?