HC Deb 10 May 1948 vol 450 c1725
35. Sir John Mellor

asked the Minister of Food whether he has yet made an order to amend the Seizure of Food Order, 1948, and to bring its provisions within the powers conferred by the regulations under which it was made.

Mr. Strachey

An order amending the Seizure of Food Order, 1948, has been made and came into force on 6th May. I am sending the hon. Member a copy.

Sir J. Mellor

Did the right hon. Gentleman come to the conclusion that the original order was also ultra vires because it might have imposed a charge?

Mr. Strachey

This matter was fully discussed on a recent occasion in this House. I would only say that I think that the new order puts the matter on a perfectly regular basis.

Mr. Speaker

Mr. De la Bère.

Sir J. Mellor

The House was informed—

Mr. Speaker

I called the next Question. I did not think that we wanted to Debate this matter which we debated the other night.

Sir J. Mellor

Was it unusual, Sir, for me to rise to ask a second supplementary question?

Mr. Speaker

I called the next Question.