§ Mr. Shephardasked the Minister of Food if in view of the increase in wage rates for staffs of hotels, etc., which are to operate from 1st March, the maximum prices allowed for meals will now be reviewed.
§ Mr. StracheyI have discussed the existing maximum price for meals and the effects of the increase in wage rates from 1st March with the catering trade associations, but I have not felt able to agree to any increase in the maximum price at the present time.