HC Deb 03 November 1966 vol 735 c149W
59. Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs whether he will now allow new productivity agreements to be made for immediate implementation where it can be shown that they will lead to a reduction in prices.

Mr. Albu

The Government are unable to agree to implementation of new agreements during the period of the standstill. New agreements, including productivity agreements, will be subject to scrutiny under the criteria for the period of severe restraint, before they can be implemented. These criteria will be announced as soon as possible.