§ 20. Mr. Lipsonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will substantially reduce the price of newsprint to enable an increase in the size of newspapers to be financially possible in the near future.
§ Mr. H. WilsonThe maximum price at which newsprint may be sold is at present under review and I hope to be able to issue a new Control Order in the near future.
§ Mr. LipsonWhile welcoming that reply, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he is aware that, unless there is a substantial reduction in the price it will not be possible for newspapers to take advantage of the increased supply; and will he bear that in mind in fixing the revised allocation?
§ Mr. WilsonI hope the hon. Gentleman will await the new order which I hope to issue as soon as possible.