§ Major NATHANasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that certain local authorities are making use of his recent Circular 1060 as authority for adopting a policy of preference for home and Empire foods without regard to comparative prices; and whether he proposes to take steps to safeguard the ratepayers in this respect?
§ Miss LAWRENCEThe answer to both parts of the question is in the negative. My right hon. Friend has no reason to believe that local authorities are abusing their discretion in the matter.