HC Deb 25 February 1952 vol 496 c691
14. Miss Burton

asked the Minister of Food if, in view of the rising cost of living, he will conduct an inquiry into the system of distributing household commodities with the purpose of eliminating wasteful complications and unfair profits.

Major Lloyd George

I am not sure what commodities the hon. Lady has in mind. But my reply to her Question on 4th February about specific foods applies in substance to food generally, and I cannot usefully add to it.

Miss Burton

Are we to understand from that answer that H.M. Government are not prepared to bring down the cost of living by reducing distribution costs? If so, what is the use of the Minister of Food when he cannot give a good answer to any question at all?

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