HC Deb 15 November 1972 vol 846 cc158-9W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many complaints have been received to date by his Department concerning increases in prices between Friday, 3rd November and Saturday, 11th November; how many staff have been allocated to deal with such complaints; and what action has so far been taken to inquire into the complaints.

Mr. Godber

Between 6th and 13th November my Department was told by the public of 1,037 apparent increases in prices. A considerable number of the notifications were of apparent increases by the same retailers and in many cases the public could not identify the exact date of the increase. Twenty-seven staff are dealing with inquiries from the public on the price of food and drink. Cases are being followed up in the manner most appropriate to each complaint.