§ Mr. Leachasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that, although the control price of wool is approximately 20 per cent. above pre-war levels, the uncontrolled prices of yarns and cloths are 60 to 100 per cent. above pre-war rates; and will he consider instituting control throughout to ensure the civilian consumers protection?
§ Mr. BurginAs at present advised, I am not prepared to extend the area of the control over wool prices exercised by my Department. Any action that it may be found necessary to take with regard to prices of yarns and fabrics would, I think, be more appropriately taken under the Prices of Goods Act.