§ 36. Mr. Thorneasked the President of the Board of Trade what legal action is he proposing to take against firms or 1038 shopkeepers that have been found with nearly two years' supply of cigarettes; and whether he has had any consultation with Mr. A. H. Maxwell, the Tobacco Controller, about the matter?
§ Captain WaterhouseI am not aware of any such cases as the hon. Member mentions, but if he will let me have particulars of any cases he has in mind, I shall be glad to arrange for the Tobacco Controller to investigate them.
§ Mr. ThorneI am not sure whether I have the newspaper cutting.
§ Captain WaterhouseI hope the hon. Member will not believe quite everything he reads in the Press.