§ Mr. Wardasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what plans he has for further references to the Price Commission.
§ Mr. HattersleyI am asking the Price Commision to examine and report on prices of and margins on prescribed school clothing other than footwear, underwear and sportswear; including the effect of production in small quantities and distribution through nominated retailers. Many schools prescribe the clothing which their pupils are to wear, and I know of parents' concern over the cost involved, both for standard garments and for items of clothing particular to individual schools. I am asking the Price Commission to look at prices and profits at all levels from manufacture to retail sale. As I have made clear, the making of a reference does not imply that there is anything wrong.