§ 20. Mr. Ridleyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any further statement to make regarding furniture prices and, in particular, as to the effect of the Order signed by him on 3rd August?
§ The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Dalton)This Order came into force on 17th August last, and I am satisfied, from the reports submitted by the local price regulation committees that it has resulted in a reduction in furniture prices generally.