HC Deb 19 November 1917 vol 99 c868W
Mr. JACOBSEN

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food if his attention has been called to the injustice of controlling the retail selling prices of beers without at the same time controlling the wholesale selling prices; and if he can see his way to control the wholesale selling prices so as to enable the retailer to secure a fair profit?

Mr. CLYNES

No complaints have been made to me on the point raised by the hon. Member. I cannot admit that it is unjust to control the retail selling prices of certain classes of beer in certain circumstances without at the same time controlling the wholesale selling prices.

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