§ Mr. McKinlayasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that wholesale distributors of eggs in Glasgow refuse to sell eggs to retailers at a price other than the retail price, and that they further refuse to deliver eggs purchased at such a price unless retailers are prepared to pay 7s. 6d. per case over the invoice rendered, such payment being 1571W made without receipt being given; and will he take the necessary steps to protect the retailers from this practice?
Major Lloyd GeorgeI was not aware of the practice referred to in the Question but if my hon. Friend will let me have particulars of any such case I will consider what action can be taken in the matter.