§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he aware that newspaper prices continue to increase; whether the 300 per cent. increase in prices over the past few years have been sanctioned by his Department; and whether he will refer these price increases to the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
§ Mrs. Gwyneth DunwoodyI am aware that newspaper prices have been rising, but not as steeply as my hon. Friend suggests. The costs and revenue of national newspapers are currently being examined by the National Board for Prices and Incomes.