HC Deb 27 October 1970 vol 805 cc19-20W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent he estimates that competition has reduced the prices of foodstuffs since June.

Mr. Prior

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply earlier today to my hon. Friend the Member for Worcestershire, South (Sir G. Nabarro) and others.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps his Department have taken or intend taking to control the retail price of flour in view of representations about profit margins submitted to him by the hon. Member for West Ham, North.

Mr. Prior

I would refer the hon. Member to my answer earlier today to the hon. Member for Leicester, North West (Mr. Janner) and others.

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