HC Deb 06 May 1941 vol 371 c685
32. Mr. Lyons

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the great public interest involved and the manifest need for action, he can now give the date upon which he proposes to introduce a Bill to strengthen the Prices of Goods Act?

Mr. Lyttelton

I cannot yet say when the Bill will be introduced, but I expect that it will be very soon.

Mr. Lyons

Will my right hon. Friend give consideration to the manifest need for strengthening the law against the profiteering and racketeering that have been taking place all over the country?

Mr. Lyttelton

Yes, Sir.

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