asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether he is aware that considerable hardship is being caused to small traders by the refusal of wholesalers of certain makes of bicycles to supply small shopkeepers who were not in business before 1939; and, if so, whether he will make representations to the firms concerned with the object of securing supplies for such traders and eliminating any tendency towards monopoly.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers - Bicycle Supplies.
Some persons have made complaints to my Department that they have been unable to secure supplies of bicycles from wholesalers, but I have no statutory power which would enable me to intervene effectively in the manner suggested by the Deputy.