§ Mr. Pavittasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now refer the manufacture of mercury hearing-aid batteries to the Monopolies Commission in the light of the 50 per cent. increase in prices announced by Mallory Batteries Limited to operate after three days' notice on 1st January, 1968.
§ Mr. Darling:I will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind when considering future references to the Commission, but the immediate price increase is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Technology.