§ 67. Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that since 27th April, 1967 manufacturers of detergents have reduced the price of their products by as much as one shilling and threepence per packet; and whether he will introduce legislation to enable him to take proceedings against these manufacturers for over-charging on these products prior to that date.
§ Mr. JayI am aware that both Unilever and Proctor & Gamble have reduced the prices for some of their detergents, and that certain retailers have taken the opportunity of offering these at much reduced prices. I welcome this development.
The Answer to the second part of the Question is "No".