§ 65 and 66. Mr. PEMBERTON BILLINGasked the Prime Minister (1) whether he can see his way clear to fix an early day for a Debate on food control prices and profiteering'; and whether, under these circumstances, he will arrange for the Debate to be opened by an official statement; and (2) whether, 1581 in view of profits from shareholdings in private and public companies which have been shown to be possible under present legislation and in view of the fact that this House is responsible for creating that legislation, he will now see his way clear to introduce further legislation to prevent such holdings by Members of this House?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)The answer to these questions is still in the negative.
§ 78. Mr. MACMASTERasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has any official information with regard to profiteering in the United Kingdom; and, if so, what steps, if any, the Government are taking to check and prevent it as far as possible?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI have nothing to add to the reply which I gave on this subject to the hon. Member for North-West Stafford on 27th June.