§ 8. Mr. John Dugdaleasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the exorbitant prices being charged for toys; and whether he has any statement to make?
§ Mr. DaltonAs my hon. Friend is no doubt aware, I made an Order last April, limiting the margins of profit which manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers may charge for toys and indoor games, and, in addition, fixing an over-riding maximum retail price of 24s. 5d. (including Purchase Tax). I hope that members of the public will report to their local price regulation committee any cases where they think they have been overcharged.
§ Mr. DugdaleMay I report to the right hon. Gentleman that I paid 2s. 11d. for these two pieces of wood stuck together, and does he think that that is a suitable price under his Price Control Order?
§ Mr. DaltonI am surprised at the simplicity of my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. DugdaleIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that if I had not paid 2s. 11d. for this or some similar article, my child would have no toys at all?