§ 63. Mr. Manderasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that fish-fryers have been accustomed to purchase potatoes on wholesale terms in the past; why it is now proposed to penalise them by insisting on their buying on retail terms; and whether, in view of the difficult situation created by this and other difficulties for fish-fryers in Wolverhampton and elsewhere, he will consider the possibility of continuing the usual peace-time practice?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe prices which may be charged for potatoes sold to fish-fryers are the maximum wholesale prices. It is not intended to alter the peace-time practice and a notice conveying this information to the trade was issued to the Press on 8th March.
§ Mr. ManderAs the hon. Gentleman's answer entirely contradicts the answer given to me on 7th March, am I to understand that the present answer cancels the previous one?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydI cannot accept the hon. Member's description. That answer stands. Fish-friers will buy their potatoes at maximum wholesale prices.