§ Colonel ASHLEYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether the Wholesale Meat Supply Association has been subsidised by the Government under the Meat Control Order, 1917; and, if so, to what amount?
§ Mr. CLYNESNo, Sir. The Wholesale Meat Supply Associations have not been subsidised by the Government. They are secured against any loss or expenses incurred by them, only while acting in their capacity as distributing agencies on behalf of the Ministry of Food.