Colonel THORNEasked the Food Controller if he can account for the difference between the purchase price of bacon, as stated by his Department, in America and the United States Trade Returns as published by the Board of Trade, which indicate that the bacon exports of that country are valued at 1s. 1¾d. per pound f.o.b.; and what were the various percentages of charge between the cost of bacon imported during November last as purchased in America, and its arrival value in Britain as shown in the Board of Trade Returns?
§ Mr. McCURDYAs I stated in reply to the hon. and gallant Member on 20th March, I am in communication with the President of the Board of Trade as to the explanation of the difference between the figures quoted by that Department and by the Ministry of Food. I will take care that the hon. and gallant Member is informed of the result. I will, at the same time, supply the hon. and gallant Member with the exact statement of the percentages for which he asks.