HC Deb 25 February 1936 vol 309 cc232-3
34. Mr. THURTLE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in addition to the other preparations which the Government are making to meet the possible contingency of another war, they are also preparing a. scheme, capable of immediate application and calculated to be effective in operation to prevent profiteering in national necessities such as occurred during the Great War?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The importance of this question is fully appreciated.

Mr. THURTLE

Has the right hon. Gentleman prepared a scheme or not?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

It does not rest with me.

Mr. THURTLE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I originally put this question to the Prime Minister; and if it does not rest with him, can he tell me with whom does it rest?

Mr. GARRO-JONES

What does the right hon. Gentleman's appreciation boil down to? Does he contemplate taking any measures to deal with the situation? Is his appreciation worth anything?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

I cannot answer for any Department except the Board of Trade.

Mr. HARDIE

Why was the question shifted?

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