HC Deb 26 May 1936 vol 312 c1820
36. Captain PLUGGE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has given any consideration to the effects of legislation in Germany and Czechoslovakia, limiting the establishment of one-price stores, and chain stores, elsewhere than in the chief towns; and whether he will consider the desirability of setting up an inquiry into the recent extension of chain stores and one-price stores in this country, with a view to ascertaining whether the expansion of such stores should be allowed to continue unchecked?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

My attention has been called to legislation of this kind in various countries, but as regards this country, I see no necessity for an inquiry such as my hon. and gallant Friend suggests.

Mr. CARTLAND

Will my right hon. Friend consider the question of legislation to prevent chain stores from taking part in party politics and spending their dividends on political objects?

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