§ Mr. HALLASasked the Minister of Food if the glut of tea now in the United Kingdom ports has brought the wholesole price down 1s. per lb.; and whether he can take steps to ensure that the consumers shall enjoy the same reduction?
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§ Mr. McCURDYI am aware that the wholesale quotations for common teas have recently declined by approximately 1s. per lb. These grades, however, are not such as normally pass into consumption unblended, and it does not, therefore, follow that the full reduction will be shown in any single blend offered to the consumer. Tea is, however, now being freely offered to the public at substantial reductions in price.