§ 1. Brigadier-General Sir HENRY CROFTasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the price of motor tyres in Great Britain in January, 1927, and January, 1928, respectively; and, if he has not the complete information, what were the prices asked by the largest British company in those months?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister)The types and makes of motor tyres sold in Great Britain are so numerous that it is not possible to give any short general statement of price changes. I understand, however, that the prices of some British-made motor tyres were lower in January, 1928, than in January, 1927, and that the prices of some foreign-made tyres were increased in April, 1927, but have subsequently been reduced. So far as I can ascertain, the prices of the largest British company were the same on the two dates mentioned, except that for one class of tyres there was a reduction of price of 5 per cent.
§ Sir H. CROFTMay I take it from the reply that the prices of motor tyres certainly have not been increased since the duty was imposed?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI think that is a perfectly fair deduction.
§ Mr. AUSTIN HOPKINSONCan the right hon. Gentleman inform us what has been the fall in the price of rubber during this period?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERNo, Sir.