HC Deb 25 January 1973 vol 849 c215W
Q12. Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his official meeting with the retailers' representatives on 3rd January.

The Prime Minister

I was very glad to be able to discuss with the retailers' representatives options for dealing with retail prices in the second stage of our programme for controlling inflation. We had a very useful and constructive exchange of views.

Q14. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on his latest talks with the Confederation of British Industry and the Trades Union Congress.

The Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the answer I gave on 23rd January in reply to a Question from the hon. Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner) and to my speech in the debate on 24th January on the White Paper "The Programme for Controlling Inflation: The Second Stage" (Cmnd. 5205).—[Vol. 849. c. 217–20.]