§ Mr. Gardnerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many proposed increases in the prices of chocolates and sugar confectionery have been notified to his Department in the last 12 months; and what action has been taken on them.
§ Mr. HoyThere have been 52 notifications, each covering proposals for price increases or weight reductions on a number of lines. Each notification is considered against the criteria in the relevant White Paper. Twenty-six have been accepted, and a further 16 have been accepted after modification. Of the remainder, some have been withdrawn and others are currently being examined.