§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether he is aware that a large multiple chemist has announced price cuts in some 34 items; and whether he will cause an investigation to be made to ascertain whether or not all firms supplying these items could and should not reduce their prices by equal amounts.
§ Sir G. HoweI welcome these lower prices which apply to a number of own brand foods and toiletries. I would, of course, welcome price reductions by other firms which similarly feel able to pass on in advance some of the benefits which will flow from the abolition of SET.