§ Mr. TICKLERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if he is aware that quantities of English plums are being put on the markets daily; and if it is his intention to control the price before the whole crop is disposed of?
§ Major ASTORYes, Sir. An Order has been issued by the Food Controller, which takes effect from to-day, restricting dealings in and the prices for certain varieties of plums. I will send the hon. Member a copy of this Order.