§ Mr. G. HARVEYasked the President of the Board of Trade if he has evidence showing that action taken by the Food Council has succeeded in reducing the cost of living; and, if so, in respect of what commodities?
§ Sir B. CHADWICKThere has been a marked decline in food prices since the Food Council began their work; but, in the nature of the case, it is not possible to estimate how much of that reduction is attributable to their activities.