Sir F. HALLasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that, although the new Fish Prices Order making many drastic changes came into force on Monday the 1st instant, all the information which the trade had was casual newspaper paragraphs appearing on the previous Saturday; and if he will give instructions that in future his Department will give reasonable notice and so protect not only the trade but also the public from unnecessary annoyance and inconvenience?
§ Mr. McCURDYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. The Food Controller announced on 15th November his intention of reimposing maximum prices for fish as from the beginning of December; and the new schedule of prices was issued to the Local Food Authorities some, days before 1st December. I can assure the hon. and gallant Member that all steps will be taken for the protection of the trade and the public as suggested in the last part of the question.