§ 49. Mr. A. M. WILLIAMSasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any information as to the general price level of motor-cars in this country since 1922?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Herbert Williams)A calculation of the changes in prices of motor-cars has been made and published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, but as the statement is a long one, my hon. Friend will perhaps permit me to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT. The statement indicates that the general price level of private cars has decreased by nearly 40 per cent. since 1922 and that of commercial vehicles by nearly 20 per cent.
§ Following is the statement:
§ Sir ROBERT SANDERSNo, Sir.
§ Mr. GEOFFREY PETODoes not the best beef, the best mutton, the best Cheddar cheese and the best cider come from Somerset, and will the right hon. Gentleman stress on the Committee the necessity for supplying these Somerset products?
§ Colonel WOODCOCKHas the right Gentleman any reason to think that anything but British beef is being used?
§ Sir R. SANDERSNo, Sir.