§ 81. Mr. SCURRasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to the large profits distributed in dividends by firms engaged in the provision of materials for road making; and whether, in view of the heavy burden imposed on the local authorities, he will cause an inquiry to be held into prices charged and, if necessary, introduce legislation to regulate prices and stop profiteering?
§ Mr. A. M. SAMUEL (Secretary, Overseas Trade Department)The Board of Trade have no information bearing out what is understood to be the. hon. Member's suggestion, that excessive prices are being charged for the materials mentioned; but they will be glad to consider any detailed information which he may be able to furnish.