HC Deb 21 March 1933 vol 276 cc174-5
13. Mrs. COPELAND

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any information to show in which countries there is in existence legislation which prevents the opening of price-cutting chain stores in towns below a certain minimum population; and, if not, whether he will arrange to obtain information as to the effects of such legislation with a view to introducing similar legislation in this country to protect the retailers in small towns against large scale competition?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

My attention has been drawn to certain regulations prohibiting the opening of uniform price shops in Germany, but I see no need for the introduction of similar legislation in this country.

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