§ Mr. Biffenasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic affairs by what means he proposes to establish whether or not building trade employers have increased their prices in anticipation of the expected increase in building trade workers wage rates in November; whether he will require such increases to be rescinded; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PrenticeI have been asked to reply. I am having the matter urgently considered in my Department.