HC Deb 10 August 1966 vol 733 c372W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs by what authority the Government purported between 20th July and 1st August, 1966, to compel all concerned to abide by a wages, salaries, dividend and prices standstill.

Mr. Albu

In his statement on 20th July, the Prime Minister called for a standstill and made it plain that the Government intended to rely in the first instance on voluntary action.