§ 92. Mr. Thorneasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he can give any information in connection with the charge made at the Old Bailey against William Charles Thomas of stealing a large quantity of sugar, jam and cigarettes and selling them in the black market; whether he has seen the comment made by the Recorder about the matter; and whether he has any statement to make in connection with the black market?
Major Lloyd GeorgeWilliam Charles Thomas was convicted at the Old Bailey on 18th September and sentenced to two years' imprisonment for breaking into a factory and stealing a large quantity of sugar, jam and cigarettes. I have seen the comments made by the Recorder on his conduct. I can assure my hon. Friend that my Noble Friend is making every effort to put an end to the black market and he appreciates the serious attitude which the courts are now adopting towards offences of this character.
§ Mr. ThorneAre we going to keep on chasing this kind of fellow?