HC Deb 14 February 1946 vol 419 c133W
Lieutenant H. Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to see that the black market in food is discouraged by penalties commensurate with the cost and quantity of the articles involved.

Mr. Ede

The special penalty provisions of Defence Regulation 55AB are designed to meet the purposes which my hon. Friend has in view.