HC Deb 11 December 1968 vol 775 c169W
Mr. Swain

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity (1) if she will refer the increase in prize money for next year's Wimbledon Tennis Championships to the National Board for Prices and Incomes;

(2) if she will refer the increase in prizes which are to be paid in prize money on British racecourses in 1969 to the National Board for Prices and Incomes;

(3) if she will refer the increases in prize money to be paid in golf competitions in 1969 to the National Board for Prices and Incomes;

(4) if she has authorised the increase in prize money for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in 1969 in accordance with the Government's prices and incomes policy;

(5) if she has agreed to the increase in prize money which is to be paid on British racecourses in 1969 in accordance with the Government's prices and incomes policy.

Mr. Harold Walker

No. Increases in prize money do not fall within the scope of the Government's prices and incomes policy.

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