HC Deb 15 July 1946 vol 425 c847
24. Mr. W. Shepherd

asked the President of the Board of Trade why the price of the No. 45 volt battery, which is used almost exclusively in ear-aids for deaf people, has recently risen from 5s. to 7s. 6d.

Sir S. Cripps

I would refer the hon. Member to the answers given to the hon. Member for Reigate (Mr. Touche) on 8th May, and to the hon. Member for Cheltenham (Mr. Lipson) on 24th June. The inquiries being made by the Central Price Regulation Committee are not yet complete.

Mr. Lipson

Can the Minister say when they will be complete?

Sir S. Cripps

I am afraid I cannot.