§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he is aware that during the period of the 188W industrial dispute affecting the supply of power many manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers increased prices of goods which had acquired a scarcity value; and whether he will seek powers to prevent these actions upon the part of trade and industry.
§ Mr. RidleyMy information is that very few tried to raise prices unreasonably, and price controls would not be justified.