HC Deb 20 January 1931 vol 247 cc6-7
7. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has at his disposal facilities for investigating the comparative cost of production of manufactured commodities in the United Kingdom and in countries abroad; and, if so, to what extent he avails himself of such facilities?

Mr. W. GRAHAM

No, Sir; it is as a rule extremely difficult, if not impossible, to secure reliable particulars of cost of production abroad.

Mr. WHITE

Has my right hon. Friend any means of ascertaining why an Austin Seven motor car can be sold for £97 in the United States

Mr. REMER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Austin Seven which is sold in America is a different car from the Austin Seven which is sold here?

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