§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that toothbrush manufacturers are still allowed to enforce retail resale price maintenance; and if he will take steps to stop this practice.
§ Mr. DarlingThis is a matter for the Restrictive Practices Court when it examines the suppliers' case for exemption from the provisions of the Resale Prices Act, 1964.
§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will examine the widespread sales promotion method of toothbrush manufacturers to induce retailers to stock their goods; if he will introduce legislation to end these methods which add to the cost to the manufacturer and the price to the public; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DarlingNo. I do not consider that any useful purpose would be served by such examination or by legislation on this particular subject.