HC Deb 18 January 1967 vol 739 cc75-6W
87. Mr. Parker

asked the President of the Board of Trade what action he now proposes to take in regard to the Monopolies Commission's Report on Detergents.

Mr. Jay

My discussions with the principal detergent manufacturers are in their final stages. I shall announce the outcome as soon as possible.

Mr. Oakes

asked the President of the Board of Trade what further progress he has made in his negotiations with the leading detergent manufacturers about a 20 per cent. reduction in price of household detergents as proposed by the Monopolies Commission Report; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Jay

I would refer to the Answer which I have today given to my hon. Friend the Member for Dagenham (Mr. John Parker).