§ Mr. Roy Hughesasked the First Secretary of State and Secretary of State for Economic Affairs what action he is taking to ensure that the reduction in transport costs due to the decision of the oil companies to reduce the retail price of petrol is reflected in the price of goods in the shops.
§ Mr. Frederick LeeThe Government Departments with price responsibilities will be keeping watch on this. All enterprises in whose case petrol is a significant element in costs are expected to have full regard to the guidance given in successive White Papers on the circumstances in which price reductions are called for.