asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he is aware that the retail price of potatoes in Dublin has increased within a fortnight from 2/2d. per stone to 4/8d. per stone on 27th April; and if he will immediately take such steps as are necessary to fix the maximum price at a reasonable level so as to prevent exploitation of the public.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Retail Price of Potatoes.
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The retail price of potatoes is influenced by supply and demand and there is no lack of competition in the sale of this article of food. I see no grounds for intervention in the manner proposed.