§ Mr. BARNESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War, if he is aware that the price of leather has been unnecessarily inflated; that merchants are making large profits; and that, as a result, the price of Army boots has largely increased; and if steps will be taken to save the nation from such exploitation or to tax those who are benefiting by it?
Mr. BAKERThis question is engaging the close attention of the Government, but I am unable to make any definite statement at present.