§ 30. Mr. Mitchisonasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the recent increase in the prices of small pastry confectionery; and whether he will now re-impose price control.
§ Major Lloyd GeorgePrices of flour confectionery have recently been increased in some cases, but I am satisfied that in this industry competition rather than price control is the best safeguard against overcharging.
§ Mr. MitchisonIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that, notwithstanding the benefits of competition and private enterprise, doughnuts are dearer and smaller than they used to be? What does he intend to do about it?