§ 58. Mr. Lyonsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what action has now been taken with regard to loose and processed peas; and whether these commodities are included in an ex tended list to be covered by the Prices of Goods Act?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydMy Noble Friend has under active consideration the making of an Order fixing maximum retail prices for dried and processed peas and other pulses. If this is done, there will be no need to include these commodities in a list covered by the Prices of Goods Act.
§ Mr. LyonsIs it a fact that this type of exploitation was brought to his notice several weeks ago and that no action was taken, and does he realise that it is being carried on? Is there no correlation between his Department and the Board of Trade to put an end to this public ramp?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThere is very full correlation and we are satisfied that the question of a maximum price Order merits consideration.
§ Mr. LyonsCannot the Order be introduced now, because a week ago the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade said that it was under active consideration? Here we are, going on week after week, and still no action is taken. Can a decision be made forthwith in this matter?