§ Mr. GWYNNEasked the Food Controller whether the Regulation is still in force by which the smaller retail grocer are compelled to get their tea and bacon from one wholesale firm only; and, if so, whether he will arrange for this restriction to be removed in the near future and option of dealing with more than one firm given to small grocers, as it acts as a hardship on both them and their customers, as they are debarred from any choice of goods?
Mr. ROBERTSThe Regulation to which the hon. Member refers was imposed at the request of the transport authorities in the interests of economy of transport. As soon as the situation justifies such a course, the Regulation will be withdrawn.