92. Mr. Shawcrossasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that the prices of many popular makes of new British motorcars are more than 100 per cent. above prewar level, although the costs of labour and material used in their manufacture and assembly have risen less than 70 per cent.; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent further increases in the prices charged for new motorcars.
§ Mr. WilmotI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member for Preston (Dr. Segal) on 1st July.
93. Mr. Shawcrossasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that some British manufacturers are advertising their products as new motorcars when, in fact, they are 1939 or 1940 models; and whether he proposes to take any steps, legislative or otherwise, to prevent this practice.
§ Mr. WilmotCurrent production of new cars is based mainly on developments from prewar designs owing to the fact that postwar designs are not yet ready to be put into production. This is not a matter in which I can see any reason for intervening.