HC Deb 19 June 1939 vol 348 c1805
45. Mr. De la Bère

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the still growing number of committees, commissions and councils, he will consider a scheme for their rationalisation in order to ensure that they are being used for the promotion of industry rather than for the destruction of private enterprise?

The Prime Minister

I cannot accept the implication in my hon. Friend's question.

Mr. De la Bère

Is the Prime Minister aware that the Wheat Commission and the Food Council have allowed the grain trade to be completely wiped out, and will he take some steps to appoint a commission to protect the interests of the small men, as many of the existing commissions are simply agencies for the protection of monopolies in this country?

The Prime Minister

I understand that my hon. Friend is now proposing a new commission.

Mr. De la Bère

May not the small men have some protection against the monopolists?

Mr. Gallacher

Not while you have this Government.