HC Deb 07 August 1975 vol 897 cc408-9W
Mr. MacCormick

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what studies her Department has made regarding the cost of living in the area covered by the Highlands and Islands Development Board.

Mr. Maclennan

The Price Commission is currently engaged at my request on a study of food prices in typical outlying areas. In the course of this study, investigations have been undertaken in many parts of the area covered by the Highlands and Islands Development Board.