§ Mr. RAYNESasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of an 865W attempt to confine, to the extent of 70 or 80 per cent., the importation of Egyptian onions to this country within a small ring of shipping firms; and will he take action through the Food Council or by any other methods to ensure that the importation of this important article of food is conducted on such lines as will bring the supplies to British markets at the lowest possible prices?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMI understand that last year a movement somewhat of the kind suggested was made by merchants, but it was not successful. I have no later information on the subject.