§ Mr. Mayhewasked the Secretary of State for Transport what were the reasons for his decision not to refer to the Price Commission the proposal to increase from £5 to £50 the fee for the transfer of cherished numbers; and whether he will now refer it to the Commission.
§ Mr. HoramNeither my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection nor ourselves think it appropriate to refer a matter such as this to the Price Commission.