HC Deb 09 June 1967 vol 747 cc275-6W
Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Minister of Transport how many applications to increase prices have been made to her Department by manufacturers or retailers since 20th July, 1966; and in how many cases the requested increase was approved.

Mr. John Morris

The Department has received one notification of a proposed price increase by a manufacturer which was considered to be acceptable within the criteria of the relevant White Paper.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

asked the Minister of Transport how many complaints from members of the public or Members of Parliament have been received by her Department since 20th July, 1966 about specific increases in prices; and in how many cases she took action to reduce prices.

Mr. John Morris

The Department has received 679 complaints. All were followed up unless, from information available to the Department, the justification for the increase was already known.

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