HC Deb 23 February 1967 vol 741 c332W
Dr. David Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received the Report of the National Board for Prices and Incomes on the prices of standard newsprint; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Jay

Yes. The Report on the reference made to the Board jointly by my right hon. Friend the First Secretary of State and me is published today. In the light of its conclusion that an increase in price of £2 a ton would be justified against the criteria for price increases during the period of severe restraint, we do not wish to object to this proposal by the manufacturers. I am sure that the manufacturers and users will study the other conclusions and we shall discuss these with them.