Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the President of the Board of Trade whether stocks of bacon, flour, and meat were under the control, in storage or otherwise, of the Ministry of Food on 31st October; and whether, in view of the high prices for these essential foods still prevailing and the widespread unemployment, it is proposed to release any considerable part of these commodities at an early date with a view of reducing prices?
§ Sir W. MITCHELL-THOMSONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative; the remainder does not therefore arise.