48. Sir J. D. REESasked the Prime Minister if he has decided what further steps can be, and should be, taken by the Government in view of the high and increasing cost of living; and whether further action is being taken to make known the chief cause of such high prices, and of the extent of their range in the post-war period?
§ The PRIME MINISTERThis subject is being discussed to-day, and can, I think, be better dealt with in Debate than in answer to a question.
Sir J. D. REESIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that high prices are being artlessly attributed to the action of the Government, and docs he not think it is desirable that the saddle should be put on the right horse—that pains should be taken to that end?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI hope that will be the effect of the discussion this afternoon.