§ 56. Mr. Michael Cocksasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will make a further statement on the price of beer.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartLeading brewers have recently notified my right hon. Friend of price increases affecting a selected number of their lines. None of the increases exceeds, and most are well below, 5 per cent. of their firms' wholesale turnover value.
§ Mr. Michael Cocksasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with brewers about proposed increases in the price of beer.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartNone. Under the arrangements agreed with the leading brewers, the Ministry was notified beforehand of the intended price increases.