§ Mr. Dribergasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware that, since the withdrawal of Purchase Tax on electric geysers, their price has been raised so that they cost the same to the public as when Purchase Tax was levied; and if he will take steps to stop this exploitation of the public.
§ Mr. WoodburnI am aware that in certain cases the prices of electric geysers have been increased since the withdrawal of the Purchase Tax. Steps have been taken with a view to carrying out a cost investigation in order to ensure that electric water heaters are sold to the public at a fair and reasonable price.