§ Mr. Goldingasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he intends to take to prevent the ending of controls on the price of beer in public bars.
§ Mr. PriorAny such decision would be a matter for the industry. I have no information on the subject.
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§ Mr. Bagierasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what proposals have been put to him by brewers for increasing the price of beer; what reply he has given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. PriorFollowing discussion with both brewers and licencees about increases in their costs, I agreed to release them from their undertaking not to increase public bar beer prices. I had their assurance that this relaxation would not lead to a general price increase.