asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what has been the general trend in the cost of living since the allied occupation of French North Africa?

No weighted index of the cost of living in French North Africa exists. I am informed, however, that prices of a considerable quantity of supplies imported by the Allies since last November have been maintained at pre-November levels, and rents have been stabilised since April 5th. On the other hand the prices of certain locally produced commodities have increased. In Tunisia the cost of living, which advanced very greatly under German occupation, has fallen since the liberation.

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs how many political prisoners are still detained in North Africa?

The Joint Commission for Political Prisoners and Refugees reported on 23rd June that all persons interned in concentration camps or incorporated into work companies had by then been released. The Committee added that there remained about 200 foreign refugees in prison whose offences consisted chiefly of infractions of discipline in internment camps or political demonstrations involving violence. The Commissioner of Justice had given them an assurance that an amnesty would be granted to these prisoners as soon as their cases had been examined from the point of view of military security.

What is the position now of so-called enemy aliens? Are they taken into our Forces, or do they simply remain without any sort of supervision?

I should be obliged if the hon. Member would nut that Question down. I am not sure that I know.

asked the Secretary of State for Air what arrangement has recently been entered into for closer co-operation between the Air Training Corps and the Boy Scouts' Association?

Air Scout troops may now be attached to units of of the A.T.C. for instruction in air subjects by A.T.C. instructors and qualified cadets and they may be allowed the use of A.T.C. accommodation and equipment for this purpose free of charge.

asked the Secretary of State for Air the latest figures of the strength of the Air Training Corps?

The cadet strength of the Air Training Corps on 30th April, 1943, was approximately 182,500 enrolled in some 1,700 units.

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether swimming is included in the training of cadets of the Air Training Corps?

It would be impracticable in present circumstances to include swimming in the A.T.C. syllabus for all cadets. Cadets are, however, encouraged to take all opportunities to learn to swim whilst under training and marks are given for this subject in the proficiency examinations.

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many university air squadrons there are in the Air Training Corps; and whether he is satisfied that they are fulfilling their purpose?

There are at present 23 university air squadrons in the Air Training Corps, four of which will be discontinued at the end of the current term, following on a recent decision affecting the call-up of men of the 1925 age class. The answer to the second part of the Question is "Yes."

Do all these university air squadrons give actual flying training now?

No, Sir. The purpose of university air squadrons is not to give flying training, although while undergoing a course with the squadrons the cadets get a certain amount of air experience.

asked the Secretary of State for Air the number of Allied and Axis aircraft, respectively, destroyed over Sicily since 9th July?

An analysis of communiqués issued in North Africa shows that 216 enemy aircraft have been reported destroyed in combat over Sicily for the loss of 87 Allied aircraft, between dawn on 10th July and nightfall on 19th July.

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether it is intended to make the steelworks and aircraft factories of France, Belgium and Luxemburg targets in order to cripple supplies to Germany?

All works and factories in enemy-occupied territory whose output assists the Axis war effort are liable to attack. I cannot be more specific about possible future targets.

asked the Secretary of State for Air how many men are employed in the Royal Air Force as education officers giving specialised technical instruction; how many are employed as technical officers; what is the difference in status and duties; and how many in each class have a university degree?

There are 482 education officers in the Royal Air Force giving instruction in technical subjects, and employed mainly in the teaching of pure and applied science. Fifty-one education officers after undergoing such special training as considered necessary, have been transferred to the technical branch. While the ordinary education officer remains a civilian member of the teaching profession, wearing uniform, the status and duties of these 51 officers are the same as those of other Royal Air Force officers in the technical branch and their work is mainly of an engineering character. They have certain disciplinary and administrative responsibilities under the Air Force Act and a liability for general service. The number of graduates in the two categories referred to are 478 and 49 respectively.

Is it a fact that these education officers teach the technical officers, and after that has been done the technical officers have a large increase of salary over the education officers?

No, Sir, that is not quite so. Technical branch officers may from time to time give instruction, but they are predominantly employed in organising and supervising duties. The officers of the education branch are engaged in technical instruction whole-time, and the duties of the two branches are really different.

Are education officers allowed to transfer to the technical side if they have the ability?

No, Sir, the education officers are required for educational purposes, and technical officers are required for Royal Air Force technical purposes.

Is it a fact that education officers are not regarded as normal R.A.F. officers and that there is discontent at their status?

That is a very old question, which has been raised many times. There are more sides to it than can be debated by Question and answer.

Is it not desirable that their status should be improved?

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he will enter into consultation with the Secretary of State for War and the Secretary of State for the Home Department with a view to improving and strengthening the anti-aircraft defences of a town of which he has been informed?

The disposition of our available resources against enemy air attack is constantly under joint review by all the Departments concerned, and I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that the maximum scale of defence consistent with offensive and defensive requirements is being provided.

asked the Secretary of State for Air whether he is aware that, as recently as Thursday, 15th July, aeroplanes were flying across the playing fields at Downside at a height estimated to be 100 feet; and how many aeroplanes have so far been reported by his observers to have flown over the fields below the regulation level since the recent tragedy occurred?

A case of low flying at Downside on 15th July has been reported, but the aircraft has not yet been identified. Since 1st June last some 12 aircraft have been reported as having flown at heights lower than regulation over, or near, Downside. In 10 cases identification has been made and disciplinary action is being taken where appropriate and where the aircraft belong to the R.A.F.

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that in addition to the 12 reported instances where identification was possible, there have been numerous other occasions when it has not been possible to identify the aeroplanes, and that the authorities are very disturbed at the continuation of this practice?

We have stationed observers at Downside, which is in a very unfortunate geographical position, in that it is on top of a hill in a county over which there is much flying. We are as anxious as the hon. Gentleman to identify these aircraft, and if he can assist us in any way in increasing the efficiency of our efforts, nobody will be more delighted than I shall be.

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that this practice of flying low also exists in East Anglia, and will he take steps in that part of the world also?

No, Sir. Orthodox low flying must be permitted to continue for training purposes. Although routes for such flying are laid down, pilots are liable, particularly in bad weather, to wander from approved routes until they can gain experience. We have to continue low flying, and East Anglia is a peculiarly suitable spot. Provided that it does not take place against orders and in dangerous areas, I am sure that the hon. Gentleman will support us in continuing it.

Is my right hon. and gallant Friend aware that an aeroplane flew low over a school at Cheltenham, and will he make inquiries?

If my hon. Friend will give me the time and number, I will have inquiries made. It is very hard for pilots flying in bad weather on high-speed aircraft not to go to places which they themselves would be the last to wish to fly over.

asked the Postmaster-General whether, in view of recent progress in the aeronautical design of aircraft, in particular with assistance takeoff and reversible airscrews, which enable aircraft to take off and land within a confined space, he is preparing plans for the use by aircraft of the roof tops of the post offices in the centres of the chief cities in Great Britain?

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to a similar Question put by him on 26th May. I understand that the United States Post Office have been experimenting with aircraft of this type, and I have taken steps to obtain information on the subject. In the light of information received, His Majesty's Government will consider the matter further.

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman consider accompanying me in a modem aircraft so that I can demonstrate to him and his officials the feasibility of this scheme?

I would not like to risk my officials on such a journey.

Must we always rely on other countries? Cannot we take the lead ourselves occasionally?

asked the Postmaster-General on how many occasions airgraph mails have been lost; and what interval has elapsed on each occasion between the destruction of the airgraphs and the completion of duplicates?

Airgraph mails from the United Kingdom have been lost in transit on two occasions, and airgraph mails to the United Kingdom on three occasions. The precise date of loss is not in all cases available but the interval which has elapsed between the date upon which the loss became known and the date upon which duplicate mails have been despatched has been six and seven days rgspectively in the case of mails from the United Kingdom and has varied from five to 23 days according to the country of origin in the case of mails to the United Kingdom.

Has my right hon. and gallant Friend considered whether this interval can in the interests of the troops be reduced?

No, Sir, I do not think so, because the long interval arises in cases where the letters have been posted a long way from this country.

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman consider the idea that used to exist in the old sailing days whereby a duplicate was sent where it was desired by the sender at an interval of a week or 10 days?

The whole object of the airgraph service is that duplicates can be sent when necessary. In view of the shortage of aircraft for mails in general, it would not be a good plan to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion.

asked the Postmaster-General whether he is aware that at existing rates of postage it is cheaper to send a parcel under two pounds weight to Eire than to an address anywhere in Great Britain or Northern Ireland; and whether he will alter this?

Yes, Sir; this has been the case since 1940, when it was decided to retain the existing rates for parcels to Eire although war-time increases were being made in the rates for inland parcels. It is advantageous that the parcel post rates from the United Kingdom to Eire should be (as they now are) the same as those in the reverse direction and within Eire, and I do not as at present advised propose to alter the existing rates.

Is there a reward for neutrality?

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the fact that the Women's Royal Naval Service are not members of the Armed Forces of the Crown, he will give an assurance that any privileges or protection which may be accorded in the post-war years to the Armed Forces will also be extended to the Women's Royal Naval Service?

While it is difficult for me to give an unqualified assurance in regard to future legislation, I am prepared to say that, so far as lies within the power of the Admiralty, all steps will be taken to ensure that the Women's Royal Naval Service is treated no less favourably than the other women's Services.

Does not the right hon. Gentleman think that it would perhaps be wiser to include the Women's Royal Naval Service in the Armed Forces of the Crown?

That is another matter, but they were regarded as being part of the Armed Forces for the purpose of the National Service Act.

In view of the fact that they are not part of the Armed Forces of the Crown, will members of this Service be entitled to decorations after the war as in the case of the Armed Forces?

I think they would be entitled to decorations, but I should like to have notice of questions on matters of detail.

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty how many members of the Women's Royal Naval Service are employed in the Admiralty?

The numbers of W.R.N.S. personnel employed in the Admiralty, including W.R.N.S. Headquarters, are: 70 officers and 275 ratings. In addition, 5 officers and 207 ratings are attached to the Admiralty for various services.

Could the right hon. Gentleman say why people in uniform are employed upon what are, in fact, civilian duties?

If I broke down the figures in great detail, the hon. Member would find that we do not employ serving personnel in great numbers for clerical and civilian duties.

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty (r) to what extent naval men under detention are marched in the street manacled with chains, either for the purpose of being transferred from one barracks to another, or otherwise;

(2) for what offences naval men under detention are ever required to hang extended by the arms in mid-air for a period or run round the parade ground with a rifle held over their heads as a punishment;

(3) whether he will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a detailed account of the kind of punishment meted out to naval men under detention for minor offences?

I am circulating in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of all the punishments which may be awarded by the Commanding Officers of Royal Naval detention quarters for offences committed by ratings while undergoing detention. Neither hanging by the arms in mid-air nor running with a rifle over the head is ever inflicted as a punishment for such offences, though the latter practice is sometimes included as a part of daily rifle exercise. Men are never marched in the street manacled with chains; they may be handcuffed to prevent escape while being transferred from one establishment to another, but they are then always taken through the streets in covered vehicles.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I and other hon. Members have letters from Service men indicating that this manacling does go on in the streets, and we do have cases where men are handcuffed to senior officers and the handcuffs are only covered by means of hanging a coat or some other garment over the handcuffs? Does the right hon. Gentleman think that is a satisfactory method, and would he be prepared to look into the matter to see whether these other forms of punishment I have indicated are carried out?

As regards the last part of the Supplementary Question, I can assure my hon. Friend that when I received his Question I got into direct touch with the naval detention quarters, and the answer I have given is on the advice of those in charge. With regard to the first point, I am also assured that there is no manacling in the streets, unless the men go through in covered vehicles, though there may be occasions when it may be open to the public to see them when they are being transferred from the vehicle at a station or are entering a train.

Is there not a good deal of false sentiment in regard to these detention matters? Are not these men guilty of grave crimes which in civil life would be punished severely?

I would not like it to be thought from my hon. Friend's question, and I am sure that he does not wish to indicate it, that there is grave crime in the Royal Navy, but there will always be some difficult characters, and they have to be dealt with.

Ought not the hon. Member who put that Supplementary Question to be manacled?

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty (r) whether he is satisfied that the syllabus of training of the Air Training Corps is suitable for young men desirous of joining the Fleet Air Arm;

(2) the percentage of those who join for air-crew duty with the Fleet Air Arm who are ex-Air Training Corps cadets; and the percentage of these ex-cadets who are proficient?

Ex-Air Training Corps cadets have on recent figures amounted to 48 per cent. of the total of those joining the Fleet Air Arm for air-crew duties. While no proficiency tests of ex-cadets are given which would enable quantitative estimates to be made, general experience shows that Air Training Corps training confers a noticeable advantage upon those who have undergone it, both from the professional and the disciplinary standpoints.

Will my right hon. Friend consider the desirability of making arrangements for sea cadets to receive training and instruction at fighter stations belonging to the Fleet Air Arm, wherever that is possible and convenient?

I will have that point looked into, but a good deal of co-operation exists between the two Corps.

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether any decision has yet been reached with regard to the method of settlement in the matter of compensation to the parents of boys who either lost their lives or who were seriously or permanently injured in the recent tragedy on the playing fields at Downside?

Yes, Sir. This matter has been further considered most carefully and with the utmost sympathy. I am afraid, however, that it is impossible to avoid the conclusion that since the scale of compensation to be paid in respect of war injuries is laid down under the Personal Injuries (Emergency Provisions) Act, 1939, the grant of an ex gratia payment would be contrary to the provisions of the Act and the intentions of Parliament. The view which I have expressed is shared by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Pensions who administers the Act.

Does my right hon. Friend really think that the Act was meant to deal with exceptional cases of this kind, and does he think it provides adequate compensation for a small boy aged 15 who has lost both his legs as a result of this accident? Can he not reconsider the matter, because the present position is giving anything but satisfaction to people who have suffered terrible loss?

I understand my hon. Friend's interest in this matter, but I would point out that the principle, accepted without a division in both Houses of Parliament in the Act of 1939, would appply to very large numbers of contingencies, and I really could not undertake to make any promise at all on that point.

Do I understand that if the Crown injures somebody the Crown pays far less than would a private individual who had injured the same person? Are people to be deprived of their Common Law rights?

At the time Parliament, apparently quite deliberately, made an exception in the Act of 1939 on this point—quite clearly.

Does my right hon. Friend really believe that Parliament had accidents of this kind in mind when it passed that Act? Is he aware that his own Department has declared that the material damage done is not war damage? If the material damage done is not war damage, why is personal damage war damage?

The question of the material damage is being satisfactorily cleared up, and I have nothing to add to my previous answer.

Is my right hon. Friend aware that his own Department has declared that material damage done does not come under war damage, and if material damage does not come under war damage how does the personal damage? He cannot have it both ways.

The Act which I have quoted specifically excludes from payments of this kind all air accidents over this Island during the war.

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that these children lost their lives and suffered injury not because of the ordinary chances of the war, to which we must all be subject, but because something was done which was contrary to orders? There was a breach of his duty by an officer of the Crown, and is not this therefore a particular case?

I am fully aware of the circumstances which my hon. and gallant Friend has mentioned, but I must point out that this is one of a very large series of cases which arise for different reasons, either accidents or negligence. It is specifically covered by the Act, and I am bound by the law.

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether, in view of the operation of Statutory Rule and Order, No, 260, of 1943, it will be possible for Sea Scouts to obtain any sea training this year in the area affected by the Order?

Yes, Sir. Admiralty instructions under this Order provide that permits may be granted to vessels used exclusively for the purpose of pre-entry training by units of the Sea Cadet Corps or by recognised troops of the Sea Scouts.

May I ask my right hon. Friend when these instructions were sent out, in view of the fact that there is some doubt whether they are individual instructions? Was it after my Question was put down?

No, Sir, before the hon. Member's Question was put down.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will give present prices of West African palm products, ground nuts, cocoa and other primary commodities in comparison with pre-war _prices; and whether, in view of the rise in the cost of living and the award of cost of living bonuses to wage-earners, the primary producer is likely to be assured of price increases?

With the hon. Member's permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a table showing comparative prices. With the exception of cocoa, all these prices show substantial increases. They also have the great advantage for the producer of being fixed and not liable to the fluctuations of the market. In the case of cocoa, supplies of which still tend to exceed what can be shipped, the price has been fixed at the present level which nevertheless, according to the advice of the Governors concerned, is adequate to enable the producers to maintain a reasonable standard of life and to take adequate care of their trees. As in the case of oilseeds, the grower of cocoa is also now assured of a market at this price for the whole of his produce.

While thanking the right hon. and gallant Gentleman for his answer, may I ask whether he is aware that private producers are expressing certain grievances, and whether he can say if representations have been made to him either indirectly or by local Governors on this subject?

I could not do so without notice.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what post-war plans he has received for development and welfare from the Governors of the West African Colonies; and whether such plans when received will be published?

A comprehensive plan for post-war development has been received from the Government of the Gambia. Plans for development and welfare in the other three territories are in course of preparation in West Africa and in some cases have already been submitted to me for my consideration. it would be premature at this stage to consider the publication of the general body of these plans, although it may be found desirable from time to time to give publicity to individual schemes.

When the various plans arrive from the four main Colonies, will the House have an opportunity of discussing the matter?

Certainly, Sir. At some time or other I should like to put hon. Members in the same position as they were in in discussing the West Indies on the Stockdale Report, but I cannot give a promise as to how or when.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he will give an assurance that the personnel of the Advisory Committee on Economics to be established in place of an Advisory Colonial Development Board will not be limited to civil servants; and that an offer of representation upon it will be made to the Dominions?

I can certainly give my hon. and gallant Friend the assurance asked for in the first part of the Question. I hope to obtain for the Committee the persons best qualified to give me the most useful advice on Colonial economic problems. With regard to the second part of the Question, it is my intention to invite members in a personal and not a representative capacity.

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman bear in mind qualified Colonials resident in this country?

I will consider all the most suitable people I can find.

If the right hon. and gallant Gentleman can find no qualified Colonials in this country, will he try to secure the services of qualified Africans or West Indians to come over here?

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether consideration is being given in British Guiana, Dominica, Malta and Trans-Jordan to the enactment of trade union legislation with a view to these territories complying with the requirements of the Colonial Development and Welfare Act?

As stated in my reply to my hon. Friend's Question on 5th May, the preparation of the necessary amending legislation has been put in hand in British Guiana, Dominica and Malta. I am taking up the question of trade union legislation in Trans-Jordan with the High Commissioner.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what steps he proposes to take to bring his suggestion for International Regional Commissions on Colonial Affairs to the notice of interested Powers?

The suggestion to which the hon. Member refers was intended to indicate the broad lines on which His Majesty's Government thought it possible, while retaining sole responsibility for administration, to secure after the war the maximum practical co-operation and consultation with other interested States. As my statement has been given widespread publicity, I do not think that any further action is necessary at the present time.

Surely such an important suggestion ought to have been formally communicated to other Powers in order to take their formal cognisance of it?

I do not think so. There has been a great amount of public discussion on this matter already, both at home and abroad.

Will the right hon. and gallant Gentleman give an assurance that before any action is decided upon this House will have an opportunity of hearing a statement?

Oh, no doubt.

asked the Minister of Production whether he is aware that an average engineering concern is called upon to supply statistical data to Government Departments in excess of pre-war requirements under approximately 4,000 to 5,000 headings per month; and will he make arrangements to avoid calling for unnecessary returns and to eliminate duplication?

The hon. Member will recognise that to ensure proper control and planning of war industry a considerable amount of statistical and factual material must be called for. It is, of course, the aim of Government Departments to restrict these returns as much as possible. I have just received from the hon. Member the forms of which he complains, and I will communicate with him as soon as I have been able to examine them.

Will my right hon. Friend be able to apply that to other Departments, including the Ministry of Labour?

asked the Minister of Production whether he is aware that there is a feeling of unrest among the workers at the factories when the production is slowed down and they are not informed as to the reason of it; and will he consider taking steps to have the cause made known to that particular part of the works where it happens as this would give greater satisfaction?

asked the Minister of Production what steps he is taking to avert the unemployment which is arising as a sequel to the change of policy in production which he announced some months ago?

asked the Minister of Production whether his attention has been drawn to the growth of unemployment as a result of the Ministry of Aircraft Production failing to utilise the productive capacity rendered idle by the reduction in the volume of contracts placed by other supply Departments; and what steps he is taking to remedy this?

asked the Minister of Production whether he has any statement as to the growth of unemployment consequent upon the reduction in the contracts placed by the Ministry of Supply?

Unemployment is not, in fact, increasing but decreasing. Substantial changes in production programmes were already taking place at the beginning of this year. Notwithstanding this, from January to March, 1943, the number of unemployed fell by 19,000 as compared with a fall of 2,000 for the last quarter of 1942. Later figures are not yet available, but I have no reason to suppose that they will show a different trend. Over the six months ending 30th June, cuts in various parts of the programme led to the release of 75,000 workers from their previous occupations, but by the end of June there were only 1,500 workers who had been unemployed for a month or more as a result of these reductions. I am fully aware that although these figures are satisfactory as a whole, individual difficulties have occurred, and the readjustments resulting from changes of programme are likely to cause similar difficulties in the future. Where workers have to change from one job to another, or where changes of type are necessary, temporary interruptions or even small pockets of unemployment may occasionally arise, and particularly in those areas where alternative employment to absorb the immobile workers so released is difficult to obtain.

In general, however, I am satisfied that the changes are being carefully planned, and indeed the global figures testify to this fact. In particular, efficient arrangements have been made to ensure the reuse where possible of capacity no longer required for its previous production, though there are, of course, some types of plant which cannot be used for the types of product now needed. It is most important that everyone engaged in industry should realise that we plan to increase our total production both in 1943 and 1944, and that even if there are temporary interruptions a strong demand for industrial labour will continue throughout the industrial system.

I fully agree with the hon. Member for Leigh (Mr. Tinker) as to the importance of making known to the workers the considerations which make necessary changes in the programmes of individual works, and the first responsibility in doing so rests upon the management themselves. It is the general practice, when important changes of programme occur, to notify managements of the reasons for these changes, and to request them to inform the workers, and the support of suitable Regional officials is available for this purpose. I will certainly consider whether any further steps could usefully be taken in this direction, but the psychological effect of cancellation of certain orders is constantly in my mind, and I reiterate that these cancellations must be considered against the background of an increasing total production.

If I send on to the right hon. Gentleman an instance to give him a lead in this matter, will he go into it?

Certainly.

Has the Minister got the power, in cases where there is no work for certain men in a works, to override decisions of the Labour Ministry that these men who are totally unemployed have got to be kept on? Has he the power to override them?

I hope the right hon. Gentleman will not override them.

In these cases where contracts are reduced, will the Minister see that before labour is withdrawn the Production Ministry and the Supply Departments discuss with the manufacturer the possibility of his being allowed to take on other work, and not merely withdraw labour before these discussions have taken place?

That is the function of the Regional Board. I can assure my hon. Friend we will do that in every case where it is practicable.

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food to what extent blancmange powder, cornflour, milk and liquid sweetening materials are being made available to certain manufacturers for the production of ice-cream substitute; and whether he is aware that some of these foodstuffs are almost unobtainable in the grocery retail stores?

I am not in a position to state in general terms whether substitutes for ice-cream contain any or all of the ingredients used by firms in the manufacture of ice-cream the manufacture of which is prohibited by the Ice Cream (Prohibition of Manufacture and Sale) Order, 1942, (S.R. & 0. 1942, No. 1962), but it is not improbable that they do. With regard to the availability of blancmange powder, custard powder and cornflour in grocer shops, the Ministry release sufficient raw materials to permit the production of at least 70 per cent. of the quantities produced before the war. An increase in the volume of blancmange and custard powders production to about 80 per cent. will shortly be made.

Does the hon. Gentleman not think it an extraordinary state of affairs that housewives cannot possibly obtain many of these ingredients and that ice-cream barrows can be seen almost every week-end hawking blancmange, chilled blancmange or frozen blancmange while the reputable firms have gone out of business because they have honoured the terms of the Order? Is not any action going to be taken?