HC Deb 20 February 1919 vol 112 cc1196-7W
Lieutenant-Colonel McLEAN

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether a Committee has been appointed to inquire into the operations of the American meat packers in relation to the meat supply of the United Kingdom, and to recommend what means should be taken by the Government to prevent that supply being controlled by them as soon as Government control of imports has been removed; and, if a Committee has been formed, of whom does it consist and has it met?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

It is proposed to appoint a Committee very shortly to con- sider supplies of home and imported meat for the United Kingdom, with a view to securing adequate supplies at reasonable prices, but I am unable to say at present who the members will be.