HC Deb 10 July 1939 vol 349 c1810
64. Mr. Stokes

asked the Lord Privy Seal whether he is aware that steel shelters are being sold to the public at a price averaging over £32 per ton delivered; that the price including a fair margin of profit should not exceed £15 per ton; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent the public being exploited in this manner?

Sir J. Anderson

I am not aware of the transactions to which the hon. Member refers. I have no power to control the prices at which such articles are sold to the public, but, if the hon. Member will send me full particulars, I shall be glad to consider whether there is any action I can usefully take.

Mr. Stokes

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the price has risen to £40 a ton since I put the question down?

Miss Rathbone

Will the right hon. Gentleman consider the advisability of establishing offices where householders whose incomes are above £250 can obtain extra advice, both as to the best method of protecting their houses and as to the proper prices to be paid?

Mr. Speaker

The question has to do with importations of steel.