§ 25. Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that jars of fishpaste and sandwich spreads are being sold at the equivalent rate of between 12s. and £1 per pound and whether he will take steps to control the retail price of these commodities.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeFish paste and sandwich spreads are available at a wide range of prices from about 5s. per lb. and 4s. 4d. per lb. respectively. I do not propose to control the retail prices of such commodities.
§ Mr. LewisDoes the Minister think that that is a fair, equitable price for these commodities? Does he not think that they could and should be reduced? Does he not think that they should be controlled?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeThe most popular sell at 4 oz. for 1s., and the more expensive ones, like "Gentlemen's Relish," at a much higher price.