§ Mr. Grovesasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that 1s. to 1s. 3d. is being charged retail for lettuce; and, as this is out of all proportion to the cost of production, whether he will take action in the matter?
Major Lloyd GeorgeNo, Sir, I have heard of no case of such prices being charged in the last few weeks. Most greengrocers are now offering lettuces at less than half that price, and as supplies are increasing and prices falling, I do not consider that any action is necessary.