§ Mr. Windsorasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the great shortage of No. 8 torch batteries; that these batteries, formerly sold at 3½d., which includes a rise in price, are being retailed in many places at 6d. and 8d.; and whether he will take steps to prevent this unwarrantable rise in price?
§ Mr. StanleyI have received complaints that high prices are frequently charged for torch batteries. The question' of applying the Prices of Goods Act to electric torches and refill batteries is under consideration.