§ 52. Mr. John E. Haireasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that a firm, about whom he has been supplied with information, is canvassing food parcels from abroad; and whether he will take steps to stop this practice.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe attention of this firm has already been drawn to the fact that it is illegal for persons in the United Kingdom to purchase parcels containing rationed foods to be sent from abroad, either to themselves or to any other persons in this country.
§ Mr. HaireDoes my hon. Friend propose to take any legal action in this case, and will she not attempt to recover for the purchasers some of the most excessive charges made?
§ Dr. SummerskillWe have communicated with this firm and they have undertaken not to do it again.
§ Dr. SummerskillCertainly, but the Order only came into operation on 7th March.