§ 26. Mr. Quintin Hoggasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of War Transport what steps he proposes to take on a petition signed by 327 Oxford residents containing allegations against a laundry imposed on them by force under the zoning scheme the name of which has been communicated to him?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerI have consulted my hon. and gallant Friend the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, who is, I understand, arranging to meet my hon. Friend the Member for Oxford (Mr. Hogg) to discuss this petition and the problems involved.
§ Mr. HoggDoes the hon. Gentleman accept this principle that, having forced a particular retailer on a particular client, he becomes responsible if the retailer is incompetent or dishonest?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerPerhaps it would be better not to accept any principle before the conference that is to be held with the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade.
§ Mr. HoggIs the hon. Gentleman aware that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food has accepted my principle?