§ 69. Mr. Awberyasked she Minister of Food if he is satisfied that the prospects of the supply of spring vegetables are such that a reduction in the present high prices may be expected shortly.
§ Mr. WebbApril and May are "between season "months when supplies are normally short, but this year the supply is below normal, mainly as a result of last summer's drought. An improvement in the supply must await favourable weather.
§ Mr. AwberyIs the Minister aware that the prices of these vegetables are now prohibitive to the working classes; and will he speed up the inquiry which is being made into the cost of vegetables as between producer and consumer?