§ 45. Mr. Osborneasked the Prime Minister if he will consider moving for a Select Committee to investigate the economic effects of all trusts and to report thereon to the House.
§ Mr. H. MorrisonI have been asked to reply. I do not think this would be the most suitable way of dealing with this matter. As already announced, the Government intend to introduce legislation on restrictive practices, when time permits, generally on the lines foreshadowed in the White Paper on Employment Policy. Power will be sought to inquire into the extent and effect of particular arrangements and to take appropriate action to check those shown to be contrary to the interests of the nation.