§ Mr. Thorneasked the Minister of Food if he can give any information in connection with the case of the men who were charged with stealing from a factory tea and sugar; and what action was taken in the matter.
§ Mr. PeakeI have been asked to reply. I assume that my hon. Friend refers to a recent case in which two men were charged with stealing a small amount of tea and sugar, valued at 2s. 6d., the property of their employers. Both men pleaded guilty and they were each fined £10.