§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will bring the charger made by the Performing Rights Socie[...] within the terms of the Price Code.
§ Mr. MaclennanNo. Section 6 of the Counter-Inflation Act 1973 deals only with the control of prices and charges for the sale of goods and the provision of services in the course of business. Royalties are not considered to be charges for the provision of services, and there is no scope under existing legislation for bringing them within the terms of the Price Code.