§ Mr. MacFarquharasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if she has considered the representations made by the gas central heating industry regarding hire-purchase restrictions; and if she has made any decision on them.
Mr. Alan WilliamsFollowing an earlier meeting with me representatives of the industry discussed their case with the Department of Industry on 10th April. Once the analysis of this is complete I shall be in a position to announce a decision.