§ Mr. Championasked the Minister of Food if he will have inquiry made into the excessive queueing for cake and pastries in Derby to see how far this is due to too large a proportion of such commodities being sold through cafes and restaurants at prices in excess of those prevailing for sales through the shops to housewives.
§ Mr. StracheyThe primary cause of queueing for cakes is the shortage of ingredients. I cannot find that the position is worse in Derby than elsewhere, but I should be willing to look into the hon. Member's suggestion that it is accentuated by diversion of supplies to catering establishments if he will let me have any information he has bearing on this point.