HC Deb 08 October 1941 vol 374 c998W
Squadron-Leader Hulbert

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food how many prosecutions have been instituted by his Department for alleged offences of charging excessive prices; how many convictions were obtained, and what penalties were imposed; and whether he considers the present penalties are adequate to check future offences?

Major Lloyd George

I am having this information extracted and will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.