§ 33. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Food if he will take steps to ensure that the duties and powers of local food committees are fully understood and carried out, and particularly with reference to the clear marking of controlled prices whenever a statutory obligation for such marking exists.
§ Mr. StracheyIt is the responsibility of the retailer, and not of the food control committee, to ensure that the maximum prices of controlled foods are displayed. If my hon. Friend knows of any case where this provision is not observed I should be glad to look into it.
§ Mr. CollinsI will send my right hon. Friend that information. Will he say, further, whether he is satisfied that these local committees pay sufficient attention to the needs of women workers who cannot shop during the morning hours?
§ Mr. StracheyI think they do their utmost.