HC Deb 29 July 1974 vol 878 c26W
Mr. Silvester

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what proportion of food and drink sales is represented by the retailers and wholesalers, shown separately, who are obliged to report profit margins quarterly to the Price Committee.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

I estimate that the proportion of turnover for both retailers and wholesalers is approximately 23 per cent.