HC Deb 02 March 1970 vol 797 cc27-8W
Mr. Biffen

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations have been received from the Retail Confectioners Association regarding margins in the retail confectionery business; what answer has been given; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hoy

Representatives of the association discussed retail margins with the Department last October, and my right hon. Friend has seen a copy of the association's recent memorandum on this subject. As the association has now sent this memorandum to individual manufacturers, it would be inappropriate for us to comment at this stage.

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