HC Deb 29 May 1935 vol 302 c1112
19. Mr. V. ADAMS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he will now specify the means whereby, during the prospective period of abnormal construction of war aeroplanes, it is hoped to obviate profiteering by armament interests?

Sir P. SASSOON

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for North Bristol (Mr. Bernays) on Monday.

Mr. MANDER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that shares are being hawked round, with promise's of enormous profits in a few months' time; and ought not some action to be taken in this regard?

Sir P. SASSOON

I do not see what action the Air Ministry can take with the Stock Exchange.

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