74. Mr. Leeasked the Minister of Supply whether his attention has been drawn to the case at Leeds Assizes at which it was shown that nine looms, whose original price was £30 each, were finally sold for £175 each; and whether he intends to take any action to prevent such practices.
§ Mr. WoodburnIt is not considered practicable for the Government to control transactions in second-hand goods of this kind.