§ 74. Mr. Watkinsasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will inquire into the prices, between£10 and£11 per ton, now charged for sulphate of ammonia and nitro-chalk.
§ Sir S. CrippsPrices of sulphate of ammonia and nitro-chalk are controlled, the former by statutory Order and the latter by agreement between the Raw Materials Department and the suppliers. The maximum prices for sulphate of ammonia range from£9 10s. to£11 2s. per ton according to the month and the quantity in which delivery is taken. The prices for nitro-chalk range from£9 14s. to£10 14s. per ton according to quantity.