§ Mr. Jacksonasked the Minister of Food whether his attention has been drawn to the evidence given in a recent High Court Case, which included the fact that the ground nut cake in dispute passed through five hands before it reached the consumer; whether it is necessary and usual to have so many distributors; and what would be the profits allowed to each one?
§ Mr. MabaneYes, Sir. The sale to the farmer in the case to which my hon. Friend refers took place in September, 1423W 1938, before the Ministry of Food was established. I have no information other than what has appeared in the Press.