§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what percentage effect she estimates the relaxation of the business rents freeze will have on the retail price of food, and on the prices of food and drink sold in public houses.
§ Mr. MaclennanI understand that the overall effect on the prices of food and drink is likely to be very small.
§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations she has received concerning the effects on the price 62W of food and drink, including beer, as a result of the relaxation of the business rents freeze.
§ Mr. MaclennanI have received three letters about the decontrol of business rents, to which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment will reply.