§ 46. Mr. Lyonsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what order has now been made, and from what date it is effective, with reference to price control on loose and processed peas?
§ Mr. BoothbyAn Order to control the prices of loose and split peas is being drafted, and it is the intention to bring it into operation as soon as possible.
§ Mr. LyonsWhen the Order is made and completed, will my hon. Friend see that the price put in as a maximum is a reasonable price and not the price now, which is a 300 per cent. war-time increase?
§ Mr. BoothbyYes, Sir, I can give that undertaking.
§ Mr. ThorneIs there any use in controlling the price unless they are rationed?