HC Deb 24 July 1929 vol 230 c1317W
Dr. BENTHAM

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) whether his attention has been directed to the announcements of impending increases in the prices of bread; whether he proposes to take action in the matter; and, if so, what action;

(2) whether he contemplates enlarging; the powers of the Food Council?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answers given by the President of the Board of Trade to the hon. Member for Ashford (Mr. Kedward) yesterday, and to the hon. Member for North Islington (Mr. Reginald Young) on 11th July, a copy of which I am sending to her.

Mr. DAY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to the increase in the price of bread; whether the Food Council's attention has been drawn to this fact; and whether his Department is taking any action in the matter?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by the President of the Board of Trade to the hon. Member for Ashford (Mr. Kedward) yesterday, a copy of which I am' sending him.

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