HC Deb 15 February 1971 vol 811 cc354-5W
Mr. Lomas

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list those industries or manufacturers over the prices of which he has some control at the latest available date.

Mr. Ridley

We have no power to control prices in the private sector. Major increases in prices and charges proposed in the nationalised industries for which we are responsible are subject to close scrutiny.