§ 11. Mr. W. H. GREENasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the fact that although, according to the cost-of-living index figures, the average increase in price foodstuffs on 1st May, 1936, compared with July, 1914, was 25 per cent., the price of fish was 107 per cent., milk 73 per cent., and potatoes 65 per cent. above the prices of July, 1914; and what steps he proposes to take in the matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANI am aware of these figures. The considerations involved cannot be dealt with satisfactorily within the limits of a Parliamentary answer, but I can assure the hon. Member that the interests of consumers in relation to these foodstuffs are being, and will continue to
§ the current imports, is sufficient to enable the consuming trades to carry on without delay and inconvenience
§ Mr. RUNCIMANYes, Sir.