§ Mr. T. JOHNSTONasked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been called to the profits being made by speculators at the Australian wool sales in the London market; if he is aware that these speculations have added at least 9d. to the price of the pound of wool to the British consumer; and if he will seek Parliamentary powers to safeguard the public from these imposts?
§ Viscount WOLMERI am aware that during the last few months there has been a rise in the price of the finer grades of wool, but I am informed that this was due mainly to an apparent shortage and consequent increased competition for the available supplies. The last part of the question, therefore, does not arise.