§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will study the impact on industrial prices and efficiency of the growing practice of offering incentives by suppliers of materials and components to manufacturing industry purchases; if he will take steps to contain this practice; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe offering of incentive-like discounts, favourable credit terms or any other recognised means of promoting sales, is a normal part of competition. I therefore see no328W grounds for investigation or for Government measures.