§ 63. Mr. Oakesasked the President of the Board of Trade what discussions he has had with Messrs. Unilever Limited and Messrs. Procter and Gamble Limited, since the publication of the Monopolies Commission Report on the supply of household detergents; whether these companies are prepared to begin to reduce the price of their detergents by 20 per cent. as recommended by the Commission; and what action he is proposing to take.
§ Mr. JayDiscussions with these companies are still proceeding and I am not yet able to make a further statement.