§ LIEUT.-Colonel M. WILSONasked the Minister of Food whether permission will be given for fat stock sold at local Christmas shows to be sold under the pre-war conditions, plus the Government control charges, in accordance with the arrangements made for Smithfield Show?
§ Mr. McCURDYPermission has already been given for the sale by auction of fat stock exhibited at certain Christmas shows — namely, those at Smithfield, Edinburgh, Birmingham, and Norwich. The stock is to be sold in this manner on condition that the necessary per-head charges are paid to the Ministry of Food, and that the meat is eventually retailed at prices not exceeding those fixed by he Meat (Maximum Prices) Order.