HC Deb 17 November 1970 vol 806 c357W
1. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what effects increased competition has had in recent months on keeping prices down; and what further steps he has in mind for reducing prices.

Mr. Prior

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to him and others on 27th October.—[Vol. 805, c. 7–11 and 19.]

24. Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make an estimate of the effect on food prices of the proposed transfer from a guaranteed prices system to an import levy system for agriculture.

Mr. Prior

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Fife, West (Mr. William Hamilton) on 27th October.—[Vol. 805, c.10.]

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will institute an inquiry into the practice of increasing prices by means of reducing the weight and quality of foods and other goods for which he is responsible.

Mr. Prior

No.

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