§ 22. Mr. Sainsburyasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what consultations he has held on the proposed changes to the Price Code.
§ 38. Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many representations he has received on the Consultative Document on Prices Policy.
§ Mr. HattersleyI have already held discussions with the CBI and the Retail Consortium and shall be meeting the Food and Drink Industries Council this afternoon. My Department has received representations from a large number of interested bodies. Discussions and correspondence on my proposals are continuing, and the outcome will be assessed at the end of the consultative period on 18th March.