§ Dr. ADDISONasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the combine of makers of Army and Territorial clothing that is in the process of formation is aiming at compelling manufacturers to enter into an agreement to charge an increased price for cloth to makers who are outside the ring and who desire to tender for contracts; and, if so, what steps he proposes to take?
§ Colonel SEELYMy attention has been called to the matter referred to in my hon. Friend's question. As indicated by the Financial Secretary, in his reply to a similar question, there are various methods of coping with an organised attempt to raise prices to an undue level, taking all the circumstances into consideration; should such an attempt be made, steps will be taken accordingly.