Q11. Mr. Edward Taylorasked the Prime Minister if he will invite the Trades Union Congress and the Confederation of British Industry to meet him to discuss how the interests of consumers can best be protected in the economy.
§ The Prime MinisterI have had the interests of consumers very much in mind in my recent discussions with the TUC and the CBI. These have covered price restraint and the need for consumers to be represented in any independent arrangements for conciliatiton in wage bargaining.
§ Q12. Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Prime Minister if he will make a further statement regarding his discussions with the Confederation of British Industry about renewal of its price restraint scheme.
§ The Prime MinisterI have nothing to add to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend's Question of 18th May. The CBI is well aware of the Government's wish that it should continue its price restraint scheme.—[Vol. 837, c. 688.]