asked the Minister of Labour what progress has been made with the inquiry into wages and conditions in the grocery trade; when he expects the inquiry to be completed; and how soon publication of the results of this inquiry may be expected?

I anticipate that the Report of the Inquiry mentioned in the question will be in my hands within the next two months. I hope, therefore, to be in a position to make public the broad results in the early autumn.

Will the inquiry be confined to ordinary small employers in the grocery trade, or have any communications been sent to cooperative societies?

I think all parts of the grocery trade are being communicated with, but if the hon. Member will put a question down as to that, I will make inquiries and let him know.