HC Deb 08 March 1932 vol 262 cc1619-20
11. Mr. MITCHESON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the complaints regarding the methods of cartage and delivery at present prevailing in the sand and ballast industry, he will take steps to protect the consumer by making regulations for a system of standardised measurement in the industry?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

This question is being examined and the Standards Department are in communication with representatives of the trades concerned.