asked the Prime Minister whether he is prepared to set up a Royal Commission to inquire into the differences between the cost of producing articles of consumption and the price at which those articles are sold to the consumer, and to make recommendations thereon?

The whole subject is under investigation, but I feel sure that a Royal Commission would not be the most effective way of attaining the object desired.

What does the Prime Minister think would be the most effective way of getting the desired result?

That is a matter to be considered.

In setting up any Committee to deal with this question, will the right hon. Gentleman secure the representation of those employed in the retail distributing trade upon the Committee?