§ 11. Miss Burtonasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the improvements offered to traders and public alike by 10 the new retail market in Coventry, and that the facilities for selling fish, fruit and vegetables are unequalled in any other city; and if he will recommend the construction of markets with similar facilities in all big cities in an effort both to avoid congestion at delivery time and bring down the cost of living in so far as fish, fruit and vegetables are concerned.
§ Mr. John HareI am indeed aware, Sir, of the excellent facilities offered by the new retail market at Coventry. I am always glad to see practical improvements made in the retail marketing of foodstuffs. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Housing and Local Government is very willing to consider carefully any proposals made to him in this respect by local authorities, who are, as the hon. Lady knows, primarily responsible for providing local market facilities.