§ Mr. Thorneasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he can give any information in connection with the charge made against the Amalgamated Caterings, Limited, for supplying and the Norfolk Hotel, Brighton, for receiving, an excess of fish amounting to 1,000 lbs.; and what action he intends taking about the matter?
§ Mr. MabaneWhen the books of the Norfolk Hotel, Brighton, were examined it was found that the authorised supply of fish had been greatly exceeded in four four-weekly periods and that certain material particulars were incorrect. The Norfolk Hotel, which is owned by Amalgamated Caterers, Limited, was accordingly prosecuted on 7th June at Brighton police court on four charges under the Fish (Supplies to Catering Establishments) Order, 1942, for obtaining more than the authorised allocation of fish. A plea of guilty was entered to each charge and a fine of £20 imposed on each summons, amounting to £80, with four guineas costs.