Mr. De la Bère:

asked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that certain grocers shops from time to time display large heaps of fresh ham bones for sale, the meat having been cut off, pressed and exported; whether, in view of the shortage of the bacon ration, and the general shortage of food, he will take steps to ensure that this practice should now cease; and whether he can give the monthly average export of bacon and hams up to 1st November this year.