§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he will refer to the National Board for Prices and Incomes the proposed 30 per cent. increase in membership fees to the Confederation of British Industry; and whether he will issue an Order to hold up these increases until the Board have submitted their report to him.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeThat would not be appropriate. In common with union dues, the subscription in question differs materially in character from a price or a charge and it not subject either to the requirements of the standstill or to the provisions of the Prices and Incomes Act.