asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider the advisability of appointing a commission, or other suitable body, for the pur- pose of making an exhaustive inquiry into the organisation of the corn trade and the present position of our wheat supplies?

The examination which is at present being conducted by the Government into the proposal to establish a board for the bulk purchase of grain also involves examination into the subjects referred to by the hon. Member, and I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by the appointment of a special commission, as he suggests.

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the House any idea when the conclusions of this body are likely to be laid before the House?

I cannot say.