§ Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the recent increase in the price of bacon; and whether it is proposed to refer the matter to the Food Council for consideration?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThere was an increase in the wholesale price of certain classes of bacon last week, but the movement on the whole has been in the downward direction since the beginning of September. In these circumstances, I see no occasion for a special reference to the Food Council.