4. Mr. Gresham Cookeasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether, in his inquiry into increased prices, he intends to investigate the recent increases in the cost of publications charged by Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
Mr. Gresham CookeDid not the hon. Gentleman say a few minutes ago that he might refer Government Departments to the National Board for Prices and 1340 Incomes? If so, is he aware that the Stationery Office put up the cost of the Ministry of Labour Gazette by 40 per cent. between December and January? Is not that a disgraceful example to the rest of industry in private control?
§ Mr. AlbuThe hon. Gentleman misunderstands the purpose of my right hon. Friend's new board. It is not to say that there shall be no price increases but that they have to be justified. I understand that there has been no general increase in the price of Stationery Office publications since 1961.