§ 86. Mr. Oakesasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will now make a statement on the outcome of his discussions with the principal household detergent manufacturers, regarding a reduction in price as recommended by the Monopolies Commission Report.
§ 90. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that two big groups of manufacturers control 90 per cent. of the £75 million washing powder market, and that one of these groups refuses to implement a Monopolies Commission recommendation that wholesale prices should be cut by 20 per cent. and marketing expenses by 40 per cent.; what action he proposes to take in connection with this matter; and whether he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. JayAs I have said in reply to previous Questions, I am still in negotiation with the principal manufacturers concerned. I shall make a further statement as soon as possible.