HC Deb 19 February 1942 vol 377 c1896
60. Dr. Russell Thomas

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has now any statement to hake in regard to a general wage and price control policy?

Sir K. Wood

I would refer my hon. Friend to the previous statements that have been made on 20th November and 18th December last on behalf of the Government and the contents of the White Paper of July, 1941.

Dr. Thomas

Will my right hon. Friend not only bear in mind the stabilisation of the currency but also the fact that there are hundreds of thousands of people who are still outside the scope of any trade and wage agreements?

Mr. Lipson

Will the rig at hon. Gentleman consider the recent action of the Australian Government in this matter?

Sir K. Wood

I should not like to comment upon the action of one of the Dominions Governments.

Mr. Lipson

It is not question of comment.

Sir K. Wood

I have no information on that subject except that which is contained in newspaper reports.

Viscountess Astor

You may learn even from the newspapers.