§ 9. Mrs. Mannasked the President of the Board of Trade when he will lay before the House his proposed new regulations governing price, weight, measurement and number, concerning cereals, confectionery, fish, cheese, poultry, fruit, vegetables, etc., and alcoholic and soft drinks.
§ Sir D. EcclesAs soon as the statutory consultations have been completed and the regulations drafted. The regulations will not refer to price.
§ Mrs. MannBut weight always affects price. The right hon. Gentleman ought to know that. If consultations with the organisations finished on 31st March, has not there been an undue delay in introducing these regulations?
§ Sir D. EcclesUnfortunately, 26 organisations had not replied by 31st March, and their replies were considered very important, so I have had to ask them to comment as soon as possible. If we are to make a good job of these regulations, we must have all considerations in mind.