asked the Minister of Information why Sir Nevile Henderson's recent book was serialised in the Yugoslav Press through the instrumentality of the British Press Attaché at Belgrade; and whether he is aware that some of the passages selected have been greatly resented and were looked upon for a time as German propaganda?

:The book was serialised in one Jugoslav newspaper not through the instrumentality of the British Press Attaché, but through a British news agency. The selection of the extracts published was made by the newspaper. Reports from Belgrade do not confirm that certain passages were greatly resented. But in any event a book must be considered as a whole and I am satisfied that Sir Nevile Henderson's book, far from being looked on as German propaganda, demonstrates the responsibility of Germany for the outbreak of war.

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider putting this book into circulation in working men's institutes and public libraries in large quantities?

Yes, Sir.

asked the Minister of Information whether his attention has been called to the protests which have been made at the methods employed by the British Broadcasting Corporation in giving their account of the Battle of Narvik in a broadcast on Whit Monday when impersonations of both living and dead persons were given over the air; whether he is aware that such impersonations of those who have been killed cause great pain to their relatives; and whether he will take steps to prevent the recurrence of similar action in the future?

:The answer to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. The British Broadcasting Corporation deeply regret any pain should have been caused by this production, the only object of which was to attempt to give a dramatic account of an heroic event. In future the greatest care will be taken to avoid anything that could possibly distress the relatives of the fallen.

Will the right hon. Gentleman see that on no future occasion will broadcasts of this unpardonably bad taste be allowed?

Yes, Sir.

asked the Minister of Information whether he is fully utilising the service of Czech and Austrian refugees of proven friendship with this country in propaganda to their respective countries; and whether he has taken any special steps to see that the recent pronouncement of the Vatican respecting aggressive war is conveyed to the Roman Catholic peoples of enemy and neutral States?

Yes, Sir. As regards the second part of the Question, all practical steps have been taken to convey the pronouncement of the Vatican on aggressive war both to enemy and neutral States.

asked the Minister of Information whether he is aware of the complaints regarding the fading of British Broadcasting Corporation broadcasts in French; whether any tests have been made of the reception of our broadcasts in foreign languages, if so, with what result, and, if not, will such test be arranged?

Broadcasts made on medium waves are, generally speaking, only effective at the longer ranges after nightfall, so that in the summer the period when they can be received by listeners in the more distant parts of the Continent is necessarily limited. Tests made by the B.B.C. and reports from many listeners indicate, however, that reception on medium waves in the nearer part of the Continent, including the northern part of France, is satisfactory. The B.B.C. broadcasts in French are sent on both short and medium waves, and, according to the many reports available, the short wave transmissions are well received in France both by day and by night.

If I can give my right hon. Friend some evidence of fading in Central France through lack of power, will he look into it?

Certainly.

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will consider the advisability of making the postage rates between Britain and France the same as for inland correspondence?

I will consider the possibility of a reduction in the postage rates between the two countries in consultation with the French Administration.

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will consider giving the same concession to evacuee children desiring to write to their parents as is already granted to correspondence with the British Expeditionary Force?

I regret that the difficulties involved would make it impracticable to operate such a concession. There is the further consideration that a concession in this case would evoke claims for similar treatment from other classes of the community who feel that they are equally entitled to special consideration.

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think that it would greatly facilitate voluntary evacuation if this comfort were given to mothers, so that they could have closer contact with their children?

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will consider allowing French soldiers stationed in this country to send their letters to France free, as is the law in their own country?

I have already made arrangements to accord the concession which my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind. The concession covers unregistered letters up to 1 oz. in weight, and postcards, and corresponds with the concession already allowed by the French Post Office to British troops in France not served by our Army Post Office.

asked the Postmaster-General whether he will take similar action to reduce the postal rate on parcels sent to members of His Majesty's forces in Egypt as was taken in regard to the British Expeditionary Force?

I think my hon. Friend must be under some misapprehension, because the reduced postage rates for parcels and correspondence sent to members of the British Expeditionary Force apply also to parcels and correspondence for all of His Majesty's Forces abroad, including His Majesty's ships in foreign waters.

asked the Postmaster-General whether he can give comparative figures showing the number of letters and postcards and the receipts for postage stamps before and since the introduction of the increased postage charges for any convenient period?

The statistics asked for will not be available for some time yet; but I gave an indication of the postal revenue position in my reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Westhoughton on 22nd May, of which I am sending my hon. Friend a copy.

Do not these figures show the desirability of reconsidering the question of increased postal charges, which are causing more annoyance than they are worth?

The reply to which I have referred indicates that, although there has been a decrease in the volume of postal business, it has been less than that which was estimated in the Budget statement.

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether he will approach the Canadian and other Dominion Governments to see whether children and others willing to go can be evacuated to a place of safety in the Dominions?

The evacuation scheme now in operation in this country provides for the movement of school children accompanied by their teachers to safer areas in this country. Apart from the practical difficulties involved, a proposal to move individual children outside the country would introduce entirely different considerations and, as at present advised, my Noble Friend would not feel justified in making an approach to Dominion Governments on the lines suggested.

Will the hon. Gentleman bear this point in mind if a situation arises in which there is great danger in a large part of the country?

Will my hon. Friend consider approaching the Dominion Governments with a view to their taking some of the aliens in this country, because we are getting very overcrowded?

Will my hon. Friend bear in mind that the test of a nation is the capacity of the civil population to put up with hardship and peril?

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that many buildings earmarked for use as hostels by evacuated children who cannot be billeted in homes are in bad condition; that many local exacuation committees have been informed that such buildings, even if empty, may not be entered and repaired until evacuation has been ordered; and whether he will authorise authorities to proceed immediately with the necessary repairs?

In view of recent developments my right hon. Friend sent local authorities some days ago a circular, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy, authorising them to incur necessary and reasonable expenditure on acquiring and equipping emergency hostels.

asked the Home Secretary whether he will take steps to ensure that local authorities will not be left without sufficient motor mechanics to maintain the vehicles required for Civil Defence purposes as the result of the recent appeal by the Minister of Aircraft Production for motor mechanics?

:Yes, Sir. While this matter is primarily the responsibility of the local authorities, the Department will assist local authorities in every possible way to maintain this essential service.

asked the Home Secretary whether he can give an assurance that every female alien domestic worker is known to the police; and whether he will consider making it a penal offence for an employer not to inform the police that he or she employs such a servant?

Every alien over the age of 16 is required to register with the police, and the occupier of any premises where an alien resides is required to satisfy himself that the alien has registered, and if not so satisfied to report to the police. Any failure therefore by an employer to see that the police have the requisite information is already an offence.

Is it true that anybody born in an enemy country is an enemy alien?

That does not arise on this Question.

Is it not a fact that in certain rural areas in this country this Regulation does not seem to be known to the local police, and will my hon. Friend tighten the Regulation and make it more widespread?

The Regulation is certainly well known to the police, and I dare say that the effect of this Question and answer will be to make it better known to the general public.

Will my hon. Friend be sure that it is known in the West Country, because at Plymouth, Devonport and so on, there are many domestic servants who are enemy aliens, and nobody has touched them?

asked the Prime Minister whether he will consider offering to grant, without any infringement of their sovereign rights, to all the countries who are fighting with us in the present war, the rights and privileges now enjoyed by the British Commonwealth of Nations?

I do not consider that it is opportune to pursue this question at the present juncture.

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give the number of volunteers who have enlisted in the British fighting services from Eire and Northern Ireland, respectively, since 3rd September?

The number of volunteers from Northern Ireland who have, joined the British Fighting Services from the beginning of September is approximately 10,860. As regards Eire, I regret that no figures are available giving the total number of volunteers.

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what would have been the contribution from Northern Ireland had the National Service (Armed Forces) Act applied to that country?

asked the Prime Minister what change there is to be in the functions hitherto performed by Sir Horace Wilson, other than those officially belonging to the Permanent Secretary ship of the Treasury?

Sir Horace Wilson will perform the regular normal functions belonging to the Permanent Secretary of the Treasury.

Do I understand from that reply that he will not be personal adviser, to the Prime Minister?

Is it not a fact that this officer was only obeying instructions given to him by a Minister?

All civil servants carry out orders given to them by Ministers and Ministers are responsible for their acts.

asked the Minister of Supply whether he has yet found out whether, and, if so, for what purposes, iron and iron alloys can be used, instead of steel, for war and peace purposes now that there is a shortage of steel?

:The question of increasing the use of iron castings in place of steel is being actively pursued and in certain cases, such as in the machine tool and motor car industries, some substitution has already been made. It must be remembered that one main reason for the shortage of steel is the shortage of iron.

Is the Minister satisfied that the Department gives consideration to individuals who submit alloys in place of steel, particularly with regard to shells?

There are many proposals as to substitute materials, and I can assure my hon. Friend that we shall at all times be prepared to consider them.

asked the Minister of Supply (1) whether he is aware that it is the considered view of organisations who cater for engineering workers, that the best way to increase production is to restore the pre-1931 conditions and institute a three-shift system; whether consideration has been given to this; and what steps have been or are proposed to be taken;

(2) whether he is aware that the engineering trade unions consider that the best service is not being obtained from skilled and semi-skilled engineers; and what action is being taken to deal with this matter in order to expedite supply?

My hon. Friend will be aware that full powers have been taken under the Defence Regulations to control war production undertakings. He may be assured that the questions of the most effective organisation as regards hours and shifts and the best possible utilisation of available skilled and semi-skilled labour are receiving careful attention.

Will my right hon. Friend consider the advisability of consulting the Minister of Labour in order that an early conference may be called of all the interests involved, with a view to securing maximum production?

In the new circumstances, this is obviously a matter with which the Minister of Labour is also concerned, and my hon. Friend may be assured that I am in contact with my right hon. Friend about it.

asked the Minister of Supply whether it is his intention to profit by the experiences of the Ministry of Munitions in securing the maximum supply with the minimum of cost and time; to organise the areas on a basis that was proved the best and to make all factories where orders are given controlled establishments; and whether he will make a statement on his proposed policy?

The experience of the Ministry of Munitions will of course be taken into account so far as applicable to present conditions. My immediate policy is, however, to secure the utmost possible production in the shortest possible time from all capacity that is now capable of production, and I cannot at present proceed with any reorganisation of long-term planning that might interfere with these vitally urgent needs. With regard to controlled establishments, a first list is now being drawn up and will be issued as soon as possible.

May we take it that my right hon. Friend will not adopt the policy which has been adopted heretofore, of leaving these things in the hands of one big organisation and neglecting half a dozen other organisations, which are smaller but of a useful size?

That is certainly a consideration which I shall keep in mind.

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will make a statement on the present position of the area committees for the production of munitions; and whether he will consider giving these committees increased administrative and executive powers?

I am not in a position to make any statement on this subject at present. In view of the transfer of central responsibility for the area organisation from me to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service, the whole question is under consideration.

Are we to understand that the advisory committees of the former Ministry of Supply have been abolished?

There were certain committees which advised the Minister of Supply, particularly in relation to labour matters but which, quite rightly, in the new circumstances have been transferred to the Ministry of Labour although the Departments concerned will be represented on them.

The committees to which I was referring were those in various districts throughout the country representing employers and employés.

I think they are the committees to which I referred.

asked the Minister of Supply whether, in view of the letter which he and other Ministers have received drawing attention to the large number of unemployed joiners in the city of Belfast and district who are prepared to do their part towards hastening victory, he will immediately take steps to have the services of these men utilised in every possible way in the national interest at a time when their skilled labour is so much needed towards the winning of the war?

I am looking into this matter in conjunction with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service.

May I ask what the Minister proposes to do in order to meet the serious situation which was brought to the notice of this House a few months ago, and is being aggravated week by week, in the case of these workers in Belfast? Surely there is some work available for them?

I shall be anxious to provide useful employment for anybody who is without work, but I ought to point out that wood-work is not in the category of the most difficult items with which the Ministry has to deal. I am sure, however, that this matter will receive not only my attention but also the attention of the Minister of Labour in connection with the general mobilisation of the labour resources of the United Kingdom.

Is it not true that a large number of wood-workers are out of employment all over the country as well as in Belfast?

I quite agree. I believe there is unemployment among wood-workers generally.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the very serious distress and waste of energy which are being caused by this unemployment; and will he apply his mind to seeing whether these highly-skilled craftsmen cannot be employed in their own trade, or diverted to munitions work?

Certainly the matter will be given attention, but the hon. Gentleman will appreciate that in the new circumstances it is very much a matter for consideration by the Ministry of Labour. My immediate business is to get the speediest output of the munitions which are actually required.

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will state the terms of the arrangement entered into between his Department and the British Metal Corporation for the running of the Non-Ferrous Metal Control; and whether any guarantee of profit has been given to that corporation and, if so, what?

The British Metal Corporation receive an annual inclusive fee for their services in operating the Non-Ferrous Metal Control of the Ministry. The fee has been determined mainly by reference to the expenses incurred by the company, and no guarantee of the profit previously earned has been given.

Is the Minister not prepared to tell the House what the fee is?

Not without notice.

I asked the Minister a specific Question about the fee. Surely that was sufficient notice?

That is quite true, but I am not sure that it would be right to bring the figures before the House. [Hon. Members: "Why?"] I will give the matter consideration.

asked the Minister of Supply whether he is satisfied with the steps that the Sutton and Cheam Borough Council have taken for the collection of waste?

The Sutton and Cheam Borough Council have taken active steps to extend and improve their collection of waste materials, and their return for the month of April shows that the value of the material salvaged has more than doubled since December last. There is, however, room for considerable improvement before they equal the standard reached by many other boroughs.

Can the Minister say whether any decision was reached at the meeting which he attended yesterday afternoon in relation to the appointment of compulsory salvage inspectors by all local authorities?

I am afraid that I did not attend such a meeting.

Is the Minister aware that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry stated yesterday that the right hon. Gentleman was that day attending a meeting on this matter?

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will consult the Minister of Transport on the possibility of utilising for war purposes the standards placed at pedestrian crossings throughout the country, particularly where such crossings are plainly marked by studs or traffic lights?

I have consulted my right hon. Friend the Minister of Transport in regard to this matter. Apart from the considerations of public safety which would be involved in the removal of the standards placed at pedestrian crossings, the relatively small tonnage of scrap material which would become available would not in present circumstances justify the labour of collection and of the necessary repairs to public footways.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the general public take no notice of these standards at the present time, and are guided only by the studs on the roads?

I have opinions upon this matter but as I am not Minister of Transport, it would not be wise for me to give utterance to them.

Would it not be possible to save labour by cutting off these standards level with the pavement?

We will give consideration to that point, but the hon. Member will appreciate the fact that the Minister of Transport is very much concerned in this matter and I must take his view into account.

asked the Minister of Supply whether steps are being taken to collect the iron railings in London and other parts of the country, wherever public safety permits, for conversion into scrap metal for war purposes?

The question of utilising unnecessary iron railings as scrap has been constantly before my Department. Surveys have been carried out and representations made to the public authorities and private owners concerned in a number of cases, while a public campaign has been undertaken to persuade the general public to release railings for scrap. The action taken has been successful and the movement to give up railings is gathering momentum. If, however, I am at any time dissatisfied with the progress which is being made, I shall be ready to take further steps.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that it has taken a war to secure the removal of the dangerous and unnecessary "shin" rails from Hyde Park; and will he do what he can to have them all removed as quickly as possible?

I think that is a question for another Minister.

Is the Minister aware that iron railings are now being erected round certain factories in the Midlands?

I would not like to express an opinion about that. There may be security reasons for it. If my hon. and gallant Friend will give me particulars, I will have the matter looked into.

Will the Minister consider the collection of material in a sphere in which there is an infinitely greater shortage, namely that of aluminium products, used for household purposes?

Yes, I will look into that.

Is not this a glorious opportunity for the Minister to issue instructions that spiked railings should be done away with all over the country?

I am not sure that spiked railings may not be very useful.

asked the Minister of Supply what steps he proposes to take to continue the manufacture of paper in this country by the use of materials available here or easily importable in order to prevent the purchase of large supplies of the finished article from abroad?

Every effort is being made to develop to the fullest extent the home supplies of paper-making materials, chiefly waste paper, and so far as possible paper-making materials will be imported rather than paper.

(for Sir George Mitcheson) asked the Minister of Supply whether his attention has been drawn to the financial difficulties facing many small contractors and sub-contractors to His Majesty's Government, caused by the request of the Supply Departments to work overtime, night-shifts, and during week-ends, as a result of which such firms will experience difficulty in finding, for the time being, the cash needed to pay wages; and what steps he proposes to take to help such firms?

The Ministry of Supply rely in the main on the banking system of the country to provide such financial assistance as is required by contractors to carry out their contracts, and action has been taken to secure the co-operation of the banks for the purpose. My Department is, however, always ready to advise any contractor who is in financial difficulties.

(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Supply whether he has given consideration to the position in regard to the supply of tanks?

Yes, Sir, and I have decided, in consultation with the Secretary of State for War, to constitute a Tank Board to consider the whole situation regarding the production and design of tanks and to advise me as to the action required. The Board will be asked to proceed with all expedition in dealing with this urgent and vital matter. I have secured the services of Sir Alexander Roger as Chairman of the Board. I have also secured the services of Mr. Durrant, a chief engineer under the London Passenger Transport Board; Mr. Moyses, managing director of the Birmingham Railway Carriage and Wagon Company, Limited, and Mr. G. W. Thomson, member of the General Council of the Trades Union Congress. Further members will be appointed to represent the War Office and Ministry of Supply and their names will be announced shortly.

I take it that the Government have taken notice of the havoc by German tanks on the Western Front and that they will speed up production?

It is obvious that the experience gained during recent hostilities must be taken fully into account.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether instructions have been issued against members of local authorities accepting appointments under food control organisations?

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on Thursday last to a similar Question by the hon. Member for Normanton (Mr. T. Smith).

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in connection with the in crease in the price of bread which has been recommended by the London Joint Bread Price Committee on or after 20th May, he can state what percentage of this proposed increase will be passed on to the bakers?

I presume my hon. Friend refers to the recent increase of ¼d. in the price of the 1 lb. loaf in the London area recently recommended to bakers by the London Joint Price Committee. In so far as effect is given by bakers to this recommendation the increase of price will accrue to those bakers.

Is the Minister aware that unless problems are solved at their roots they beget other problems, and it then becomes incumbent to solve those other problems?

Yes, Sir.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he can now make some statement regarding the Government's intentions over the introduction of national or standard bread throughout the country?

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is satisfied with the present position with regard to the nutritive value of bread generally sold to the public in this country; whether he has yet been able to consider the recommendation sent to him by a group of Members of this House interested in the scientific aspect of this matter; and whether he proposes to take any steps in the matter having regard to the desirability of enabling the public to obtain the maximum nourishment from bread?

The whole question of the nutritive value of bread is now under consideration and I am not at present in a position to make any statement.

Has this question not been settled 20 years ago?

Not so far as I am aware.

Is this not a most important issue?

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in view of the facts and figures placed before the Ministry regarding the shortage in the delivery of feeding-stuffs to Northern Ireland since the beginning of this year, he will make arrangements for the supply of the promised quota to Northern Ireland, thus placing it on a par with Great Britain?

Since 1st February the proportion of pre-war supplies of maize and barley allocated to Northern Ireland has been slightly higher than the proportion allocated to Great Britain, but it has not been possible to make up the January deficiency. I have communicated with my hon. Friend in reply to the letter he addressed to me on this subject, and I am having further inquiries made.

Will the Minister give a promise that as early as possible he will make up the deficiency for January?

Yes, Sir, as early as possible.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in view of the prospective erection of cold-storage depots in Great Britain, he will arrange to have at least one such depot erected in Northern Ireland where the conditions are so favourable for cold-storage purposes?

I regret that it is not practicable to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion. The existing cold storage space in Northern Ireland is more than sufficient to meet the needs of local consumption.

Arising from that answer, may I point out that I am informed other- wise? In view of the situation with which we are faced, we feel that the Ministry should give us more storage facilities in Northern Ireland.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is satisfied with the present volume and utilisation of cold-storage accommodation in this country; and what steps he is taking to offer reasonable inducement to private enterprise to increase their cold-storage capacity on a temporary or permanent basis?

I am satisfied that the cold storage accommodation at present available is being used in the best manner. Accommodation is being increased as quickly as possible by the erection of new Government cold stores and by inducements to cold store proprietors to build new cold-storage space.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what is the approximate proportion of our sugar imports which are now being obtained from Empire sources; how this proportion compares with that at a similar date in 1939; and whether he anticipates that it will shortly be possible to obtain all our requirements of sugar from the Empire?

Arrangements have been completed for the purchase of the entire exports of the coming season's sugar crops of Australia, the Union of South Africa, Mauritius, Fiji and the British West Indian Colonies. The total quantity involved is about one and three-quarter million tons, of which the United Kingdom proportion is about one and a quarter million tons. Arrivals of this sugar in the United Kingdom will be spread over a long period, beginning in about two months and do not therefore affect the immediate sugar supplies.

Canada and New Zealand are partners with the United Kingdom Government in these purchases, and both Dominions have shown the utmost co-operation throughout the negotiations, whilst the arrangements have been much facilitated by the helpful attitude of the exporting Dominions and Colonies concerned. Supplies of foreign sugar are only purchased to supplement, as necessary, deficiencies in supplies from Empire sources and this policy will be continued for the future. In the circumstances no useful conclusion would be drawn from a comparison between present and pre-war figures.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has considered cases in which large retail firms are selling national butter at 1s. 6d. per pound, whereas small shops, who cannot purchase supplies at less than 1s. 5d., can hardly sell at less than 1s. 7d.; and how he proposes to deal with them?

I am aware that national butter is being sold by certain retail organisations below the prescribed maximum price of 1s. 7d. per pound. This is clearly in the consumers' interest and it is not desirable to take any step which would have the effect of increasing the cost to the consumer.

Could not an effort be made to supply small retailers with butter at 1s. 5d. and to allow them to sell it at a higher price?

My Noble Friend is not, I think, prepared to take any steps which would have the effect of raising prices for the consumer.

Will the Minister say that the price of butter will not go up any higher, because, if it does, the poorer sections of the community will be able to have nothing more than margarine?

We are doing our best to see that no prices go up.

If it is possible for some firms to sell national butter on an economic basis at 1s. 6d. a pound, would it not be possible to arrange the distribution of butter so that everyone could purchase it at that price? What justification is there for one section of the population paying 1s. 7d. per pound for butter and another section paying 1s. 6d. per pound?

The element of competition comes in, which I do not think is unhealthy; but the whole question of trade margins is under consideration.

Why should the poor consumer pay for the competition?

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food what steps he proposes to take to subject to price control those articles of foodstuffs in common use that are not subject to control by the Minister of Food, and which are not covered by any order yet made under the Prices of Goods Act?

By far the larger part of foodstuffs in common use is controlled either by a Maximum Price Order or by some other means. Control will be extended where practicable and necessary to other foodstuffs of the kind described by my hon. and learned Friend as soon as possible.

Has the Minister received certain complaints, particularly from the North Regional Prices Committee, with regard to high prices of foodstuffs not yet controlled? Does he not think that after nine months of war it is time to put an end to these many vexations?

Yes, Sir, these questions are under consideration and action will be taken as soon as possible. I would remind my hon. and learned Friend that charges of profiteering can be brought under the Prices of Goods Act.

Is the Minister aware that unless a commodity is subject to the Prices of Goods Act Regulations it is difficult to find anyone who can take action? Will he consider, on behalf of the people who are paying these prices, taking action forthwith?

I shall be very glad if my hon. and learned Friend can give me any instances.

Is the Minister taking note of the extraordinary price charged for tomatoes? In some cases they are being sold at 1s. 6d. a pound.