§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what study he has made of the list of over 60 food prices which have increased in a wide range, details of which have been sent to him, including Kraft cheese products, Armour corned beef and Carr's chocolate biscuits; and whether he will refer these increases to the National Board for Prices and Incomes.
§ Mr. PeartOf these price increases, 7 had been notified and approved under the Early Warning System; 52 relating to various sizes and varieties of cheese made by one firm are being examined under the constant watch procedure, and the remainder relate to imported foods or to items which are not of economic significance.
My right hon. Friend the First Secretary of State and I will not hesitate to consider a reference to the National Board for Prices and Incomes should this at any time appear desirable.