§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction existent caused by the high prices charged for vegetables; and whether he will consider setting up a committee of inquiry, with terms of reference wide enough to take into account the production, marketing and prices of all perishable vegetables.
§ Mr. StracheyI am aware that while prices for the main vegetables have fallen appreciably during the last month they are still high for cabbages, cauliflowers and lettuce. This is mainly due to the lateness of the season caused by bad weather and the limitation of imports of salads arising in part from the regulations concerning the Colorado beetle. I am at present considering what further measures can be adopted to improve the marketing of vegetables.