HC Deb 14 May 1935 vol 301 cc1532-3
19. Major COLFOX

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the committee which has been appointed to consider the key industry duties will take into account the interests of consumers?

Dr. BURGIN

Yes, Sir. An announcement has been made in the Press that any representations which consumers of the articles or substances concerned desire to make should be addressed to the Committee.

Mr. HERBERT WILLIAMS

Is it not the case that the bulk of this class of goods now made in this country have been sold more cheaply to the public than was the case when they were imported in prewar days from abroad?

Dr. BURGIN

I think that is generally true.