Mr. DOYLEasked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been called to the fact that many of the persons appearing in person before the profiteering tribunals cannot afford to secure the help of a solicitor, whereas the defendants invariably have a solicitor or barrister to appear and plead for them; and if he will consider the advisability of 256W providing free legal assistance for persons who require it, in order that their case may be fully and clearly stated?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANMy right hon. Friend is unable to adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion. In general, all that the purchaser has to prove is the sale or offer for sale of the article and the price charged, for which purpose legal assistance is unnecessary.