§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister of Technology whether he is aware that the furniture industry has announced its intention of increasing prices from between 5 per cent. to 10 per cent. in the New Year; whether his Department was consulted; and whether these proposed increases fall within the Government's prices and incomes policy.
§ Dr. Ernest A. DaviesFurniture prices are not subject to the early warning arrangements, but I understand that some furniture manufacturers consider that it may be necessary to increase their prices in the New Year. The situation will be kept under review.