§ Mr. Macleanasked the Minister of Food why oatmeal has been increased in price from 2s. 6d. per stone to 4s. 10d. per stone; and when he considers a reduction in price will take place?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonIncreases in the price of oatmeal have been due to abnormal demand for oats for seed and for animal feeding. I am informed that the Order fixing maximum prices for oats,244W which came into force on 1st February, has checked the upward movement of oatmeal prices, but it is as yet too early to say whether there will be an actual decline.