§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will refer to the Price Commission for investigation the proposed increases by Gallahers in the price of their cigarettes by 6p a packet and tobacco by 2p an ounce.
§ Mr. MaclennanMy right hon. Friend has no powers to refer to the Price Commission for investigation price increases by individual manufacturers. The decision to investigate such increases is solely a matter for the Price Commission.