§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what arrangements his Department is making to enable it to enforce price control.
§ Sir G. HoweWe have established a Prices Unit in the Department of Trade and Industry both to advise on the standstill arrangements and to receive information about price increases—other than increases in food prices—which appear to be in breach of these arrangements. The regional offices are providing a similar service.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take action to publicise the telephone number of 01–834 2299, which should be 21W called when persons have complaints of rising prices, by requesting the Post Office to exhibit it in all post offices and all local authorities to display it on their public buildings and all manufacturers, wholesalers and retail trade associations to advise their members to exhibit it on their premises.
§ Sir G. HoweThis number has already been widely publicised in the Press and on television. In addition, it is included in advertising which is appearing in national and provincial newspapers today and later in the week. These advertisements will cover over 80 per cent. of the adult population. Further publicity is not required.