§ Mr. Cantasked the Prime Minister whether the public speech of the Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, on 17th January to the students of Sussex University about a voluntary incomes policy following the period of severe restraint represents the policy of Her Majesty's Government.
§ The Prime MinisterYes. My right hon. Friend made it clear that a permanent prices and incomes policy 355W involving the Government, management and unions is essential in the national interest and that, whatever decision might he taken about any form of statutory powers, general public approval is necessary for the working of such a policy.