§ Mr. Roebuckasked the Minister of Technology if he will make a statement 364W about his efforts to keep prices stable since 20th July last.
§ Mr. BennSince 20th July last my Department has maintained the closest contact with the appropriate trade associations and with manufacturing enterprises submitting notifications of price increases as requested by Cmnd. 3073. During this period only limited price adjustments have been accepted and these have been strictly in accordance with the standstill criteria. Discussions are in progress with trade associations for the extension of the Early Warning System for prices. The measures so far taken have met with a satisfactory degree of success in keeping prices stable.