§ 49. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Food whether he will control the subsequent retail price of coffee which has been purchased by his Department and sold to the trade.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeNo, Sir.
§ Mr. WilleyIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that he is still purchasing coffee at much less than the world market price, and does he not think that he ought to ensure that the benefit of this bulk trading is passed on to the consumer?
§ Major Lloyd GeorgeAs a matter of fact it is.