§ 89. Mr. Hamlingasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what reports have been made to him about price reductions brought about by the abolition of the 10 per cent. surcharge; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeInquiries by the Government Departments concerned show that since the removal of the surcharge there have been reductions in the price of such goods as wines and spirits, cigars, toys, carpets, cameras, cars and engineering goods.