§ 61. Mr. Mainwaringasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster why, in connection with the meat control scheme, it is intended to compensate auctioneers who may in consequence suffer loss; and is it intended to compensate every other interest that likewise may suffer loss?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe answer to both parts of the question is that there is no such intention. The hon. Member probably has in mind a scheme which is being worked out by fatstock auctioneers themselves for the pooling of fees in the event of livestock markets being controlled.
§ Mr. MainwaringIs it not clear that the resources for a system of compensation for auctioneers are provided out of the control system, and that therefore the price of the commodity will be weighted by that consideration?
§ Mr. MorrisonNo, Sir; that does not follow. The auctioneers made a suitable arrangement among themselves during the last war, and it is entirely a matter for them and not for the Department.
§ Mr. MainwaringDoes not the question imply that there will be an unnecessary number of auctioneers in the country who will be compensated?