HC Deb 09 July 1970 vol 803 cc79-80W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity (1) what action he has taken or intends taking to reduce prices to the consumer;

(2) whether he will state the Government's policy on prices in general and food prices in particular; and when he proposes to implement such policy.

Mr. Bryan

Prices in the near future will inevitably be affected by cost increases already incurred, including wage settlements, but the matter is one to which the Government are giving urgent attention as part of their concern to strengthen the economy and curb inflation.