HC Deb 22 July 1942 vol 382 cc32-3
47. Major Lyons

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether the review of the working of house charges, permitted under the new Order, has been completed; and what alterations and withdrawals have been made in cases where charges are found equal to or greater than those obtaining prior to the order of limitation?

Mr. Mabane

I have nothing to add at present to the reply which I gave on the 8th instant to a similar Question.

Major Lyons

In view of the ramp which has grown up through this Order being ill considered at the time it was put into operation, will the Parliamentary Secretary say whether this very belated inquiry can soon be brought to an end?

Mr. Mabane

My hon. and gallant Friend will realise that this involves a collection of a great number of figures. We want the facts accurately before us, and that collection is going on at the present time.

Major Lyons

The whole of the material facts could be collected in a very few days if the Department had the mind to do it.

Mr. Mabane

I do not think that that is the case.