60. Dr. Russell Thomasasked 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. WoodI 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. ThomasWill 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. LipsonWill the rig at hon. Gentleman consider the recent action of the Australian Government in this matter?
§ Sir K. WoodI should not like to comment upon the action of one of the Dominions Governments.
§ Mr. LipsonIt is not question of comment.
§ Sir K. WoodI have no information on that subject except that which is contained in newspaper reports.