§ 51. Mr. Thorntonasked the Secretary of State for Industry, Trade and Regional Development if he is aware that during recent weeks certain manufacturers of pharmaceutical goods have circulated to retailers increased retail price lists, an example of which, showing an average 10 per cent. increase, has been sent to him by the hon. Member for Farnworth; and what information he received regarding such price increases when preparing the Resale Prices Bill.
§ Mr. HeathI have noted the information which the hon. Member has sent me. The purpose of the Resale Prices Bill is to give retailers freedom to sell below the prices set out in the type of lists to which he refers.