HC Deb 25 July 1929 vol 230 c1510W
Mr. W. J. BROWN

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he anticipates being able to introduce legislation giving powers to the Food Council to prevent profiteering in food?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member for North Islington (Mr. Reginald Young) on 11th July, a copy of which I am sending him.

Mr. CLIMIE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been called to the increased price of the 4 lb. loaf in the West of Scotland; and if he will direct the attention of the Food Council to this increase and state what action he is prepared to take to prevent such increase in the price of bread?

Mr. W. R. SMITH

The Food Council have the course of bread prices under continuous review, and this matter is already before them.