HC Deb 01 December 1943 vol 395 c364
65. Mr. McKinlay

asked the Minister of Food whether his attention has been drawn to the disparity in the penalties imposed for violations of the various Food Control Orders in Glasgow; and will be take steps to have such offences dealt with by the Food Control Committee?

Mr. Mabane

The answer to both parts of my hon. Friend's Question is, "No, Sir."

Mr. McKinlay

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that it is becoming profitable to violate these Orders in Glasgow, by reason of the scale of penalties imposed by the Sheriff Court?

Mr. Mabane

That would not be a matter for me to comment upon.