§ 54. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of in creased shipping facilities, the control of paper and paper-making materials can be removed so that what at present amounts to the artificial protection of the papermaking industry as against the consumer may be brought to an end?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Bridgeman)The Prime Minister has asked me to answer this question. The matter is under consideration, and my right hon. Friend hopes to be able to make a statement at an early date.
§ Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKEWill the right hon. Gentleman confer with the President of the Board of Trade and inquire why paper can be purchased in Canada at from 2½d. to 3d. per lb., while paper merchants here charge newspapers 5d. per lb.?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANI will convey that to my right hon. Friend, but I think that fact is already known.