§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection how many studies have been completed by the Price Commission during the last six months; and what products were covered by these studies.
§ Mr. MaclennanThree studies have been completed in this period. One, on funeral charges, was published on 24th March. The reports on recommended retail prices and on soft drinks and mixers sold for consumption on licensed premises will be published shortly. In addition the Commission reported, in its latest quarterly report published in January, on two matters which it is required to keep under review, fresh food prices and potato prices, A report on a third such matter, the effects of metrication on retail prices, will be available shortly.