asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster under whose authority purveyors of feeding-stuffs are now declining to sell middlings unless same is mixed with other ingredients; and whether he will take steps to prevent the continuance of this practice?

There is nothing to prevent sellers of feeding-stuffs from selling middlings unmixed with other ingredients and I have been unable to confirm that as a general practice they are declining to do so.

If I bring instances to the notice of the right hon. Gentleman will he have them investigated?

If the hon. Member gives me any particulars I shall be very glad to look into them.