HC Deb 08 March 1972 vol 832 cc319-20W
58. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he has taken to ensure that all prices within his responsibility are controlled in broad conformity with the initiative of the Confederation of British Industry in this matter.

Mr. Peter Walker

Everyone in my Department concerned with decisions on prices has been instructed that they should be limited, as far as possible, in broad conformity with the initiative of the Confederation of British Industry.

105. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the ways in which he has acted with a view to limiting price in- creases in those areas for which he is responsible.

Mr. Peter Walker

Everyone in my Department concerned with decisions on prices has been instructed that they should be limited, as far as possible, in broad conformity with the initiative of the Confederation of British Industry.