HC Deb 09 June 1967 vol 747 cc283-4W
Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

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

Mr. MacColl

819 of which 51 were from Members of Parliament. All complaints were followed up unless, from information available to the Department, the justification for the increases was already known.

Mr. Alexander W. Lyon

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

Mr. MacColl

None.

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