HC Deb 20 April 1971 vol 815 c386W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether, in view of the Government's descision to intervene to influence the price of steel, he will extend this intervention into all areas of prices in relation to which the Government possess statutory powers.

Mr. Ridley

The Government will continue to scrutinise closely all proposed major price increases in the public sector.