§ Mr. JOWETTasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he is aware that the price of tinned meat has risen enormously, and that there has been profiteering in tinned meat in consequence of the scarcity of fresh meat; and if he has taken any action to protect the public in the matter and, if so, what action?
§ Mr. CLYNESYes. Sir. By the issue of the Canned Meat (Maximum Prices) Order, dated the 13th February, 1918, the Food Controller has fixed the prices at which canned meats of various descriptions may be sold by importers, wholesalers and retailers.