§ Mr. Priceasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that hand-picked apples of good quality have been selling 1974W in Gloucester market at 1½d. a lb., while similar apples in the shops have been selling retail at 8d. a lb.; and whether he will inquire into the margins prevailing in this trade.
§ Colonel LlewellinOne of the difficulties inherent in laying down maximum prices for commodities is that they are liable to become the only price. While I think the figures given by my hon. Friend are exceptional, I have brought this whole question to the notice of the Retail Fruit Trade Federation and hope to receive the assistance of the trade in bringing about an improvement.