§ 69. Mr. Thorneasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food how many shopkeepers have been fined for overcharging for potatoes and other things that are controlled by orders?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Mr. Lennox-Boyd)Thirty-five retailers have been fined for overcharging for potatoes and 190 for overcharging for other foodstuffs subject to a maximum price. These figures cover the period from the outbreak of war to 31st March.