13 OCTOBER 1923, Page 15

THE BREAD SUPPLY.

[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.] SIR,—It is said that, despite an abundant harvest in many lands, artificial means may be taken to limit the supply of flour, and to continue the loaf at its present price. Is it possible that millers may prefer high prices for small pro- duction rather than low prices for large production ? We have read in the Spectator of artificial limitation of fish supplies. Is or is not the bread supply of the country in

danger of similar manipulation ?—I am, Sir, ste., P. D.