§ Mr. FIELDasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that a Cardiff shipping company with a fleet of thirteen vessels and a capital of £280,000 have earned £524,000, representing 187 per cent. profit; whether he is aware that other companies have shown even a higher profit; and whether, in view of the fact that freight charges are a main cause of dear food, he will consider the advisability of making some arrangement whereby consumers shall not be compelled to contribute so largely to the profiteers?
Mr. HARCOURTI am sending my hon. Friend a copy of an answer given to-day to a question on the same subject asked by the hon. Member for South West Ham.