§ 38. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has received from retail garages about their inability to obtain from the makers oil-mixing machines and other articles except through the agencies of oil companies; and whether he will refer this matter to the Monopolies Commission.
§ Mr. J. RodgersThe only representation which the Board of Trade has received is that which the hon. Member has just sent to my right hon. Friend. I will look into the matter and write to the hon. Member.
§ Mr. SorensenIf the information implicit in my Question is correct, does the Minister approve of that arrangement which imposes very great hardship on retail garages?
§ Mr. RodgersI would rather not anticipate what reply I may give to the hon. Gentleman.