§ 35. Sir Francis Fremantle (for Mr. George Griffiths)asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the excessive charges being made by the Western Electric Company to the deaf, namely: cost of deaf aid, £26 5s., cost of special battery, lasting a week, 2s. 3d., repairing, £1 17s. 6d., and twisting silk over bare wire, 9s; and whether he will take steps to prevent such excessive charges being made?
§ Mr. Boulton (Vice-Chamberlain of the Household)I have been asked to reply. I have no knowledge of this case. If my hon. Friend will send details to me or to the Central Price Regulation Committee, the matter will be investigated.