§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food how many cases his enforcement officers have brought before the courts during the past year to the latest available date; and in how many cases have convictions been secured.
§ Mr. StracheyDuring the twelve months ended 31st January, 1947, 23,864 charges were laid again 9,898 people, and convictions were obtained on 22.481, or 94.2 per cent.. of these charges.