§ Mr. W. THORNEasked the Minister of Munitions whether he is aware that in West Ham, Woolwich, and Enfield the workers employed in munition factories and in transport work are often charged 1s. and frequently 10d. per lb. for New-Zealand ewe mutton bought by the Government in the Colonies at 4d. per lb. and less; whether he is aware that the actual cost of carriage is less than 1d. per lb.; and whether, in view of the rate of profit that the Government are extracting from the workers on their meat and of the fact that individual capitalists overcharge them on other supplies, he will take steps, either by introducing a Bill or otherwise, to secure the appointment of a control board for food supply in all the areas scheduled by the Control Board (Liquor Traffic), such board to be empowered to purchase food, commandeer shipping for its carriage, open departments for its sale to the working and other classes, and take all steps necessary to place good food within reach of all those employed in munition making and transport?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe question of meat supply and prices does not fall within the scope of the Ministry of Munitions.