§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what study she has made of the representations from Cannock constituents on beer prices; and if she is now
52Wwhich figures are available; and what were the comparable figures in the same month of the year before Great Britain adopted decimal currency.
§ Mr. MaclennanThe following table shows average retail prices, as collected for the General Index of Retail Prices, at 16th September 1975, the latest date for which this information is available, and the comparable figures for 22nd September 1970, which was the last September before Great Britain adopted decimal currency.
able to take steps to ensure that prices are displayed in public houses.
§ Mr. MaclennanI continue to be satisfied that the Price Code effectively controls brewery profits. As I told the House on 27th October, all licensed premises will have to display prices in 53W respect of on-sales of beer and other drinks from 1st December 1975.