HC Deb 17 May 1966 vol 728 cc224-5W
95. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he is aware that, when the Government placed the 10 per cent. surcharge duty on imports, many firms increased their prices by 10 per cent. and more; and what action he is proposing to take to ensure that these firms reduce their prices by the amounts of the earlier increases when the 10 per cent. surcharge is lifted in November.

Mr. William Rodgers

As my right hon. Friend has made clear on previous occasions, we would expect the manufacturers and distributors concerned to recognise their responsibility to reduce prices wherever possible without the need for Government intervention.