§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware that within hours of the commencement of the seamen's strike prices of various foodstuffs were increased by the wholesalers; and what action he proposes to take to provide food supplies at prices ruling before the strike.
§ Mr. PeartI would refer my hon. Friend to the Prime Minister's statement on Monday. Voluntary co-operation has so far worked well and we wish to rely on that as far as possible.