§ Mr. Jacksonasked the Minister of Food if he will inquire into the size of jam stocks held by grocers, etc., in Brecon-shire and Radnorshire.
§ Mr. MabaneAccording to information collected by my Department, retail stocks at the beginning of February in the counties mentioned by my hon. Friend were about double the usual stocks, while wholesale stocks were about 25 per cent. larger than usual stocks.
§ Mr. Jacksonasked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the accumulating stocks of jam in the hands of distributors in the country; and if he will take steps to make this available to the public.
§ Mr. MabaneI am aware that substantial stocks of jam have accumulated in the hands of distributors as a result of the reduction in sales of jam occasioned by the Sugar or Jam Scheme. My right hon. Friend is giving consideration to this matter, and hopes to be in a position to make an announcement on the subject in the near future.