§ 85. Mr. Rankinasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs if he will take steps, in the national interest, to prevent profiteering as a result of the seamen's strike.
§ Mr. William RodgersMy right hon. Friend the Prime Minister has left no doubt about the Government's attitude to unjustified price increases and my right hon. Friend, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, is currently having discussions with leaders of all sectors of the food industry. Meanwhile, the public can play their part by refusing to deal with traders who seek to exploit the situation.