HC Deb 26 April 1967 vol 745 cc1584-5
17. Mr. Ridley

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he intends to introduce legislation to amend the Monopolies and Mergers Act, 1965, in order to give himself power to order firms producing detergents and soaps to reduce expenditure on advertising.

49. Mr. Winnick

asked the President of the Board of Trade what request he has made to Unilever Limited to reduce the prices of their household detergents, as recommended by the Monopolies Commission; and if he will make a statement.

74. Sir J. Eden

asked the President of the Board of Trade what consultations he has now had with the manufacturers of household detergents and soaps concerning the recent report of the Monopolies Commission; and if he will make a statement.

78. Mr. Dickens

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he proposes to introduce legislation to amend the Monopolies and Mergers Act, 1965, in order to implement the recommendations of the Monoplies Commission Report on the supply of household detergents.

Mr. Jay

With permission I will answer Questions No. 17, 49, 74 and 78 at the end of Question Time.