§ Sir L. Lyleasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Food whether his attention has been called to the fixing of controlled prices of articles of food at higher rates than obtained just previously in markets open to the operation of supply and demand; and whether, before fixing such higher prices, he ascertains whether the producers have hitherto been selling at a loss.
Major Lloyd GeorgeI am unable to answer my hon. Friend's Question in general terms but if he will give me particulars of any commodity or commodities which he has in mind, I will gladly give the matter consideration.