Mr. David Adamsasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, as representing the Ministry of Food, whether, as prices for the commoner varieties of fish have now increased by 300 per cent. to 400 per cent. above prewar figures, and that, in consequence, this article of food is beyond the reach of many working-class families, it is intended to fix maximum prices for it?
§ Mr. JohnstoneThe question is under discussion with the trade interests concerned, with a view to ascertaining whether a voluntary scheme of control can be operated satisfactorily.