§ Mr. Edward Lyonsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether he will now announce his proposals for a new price code to take effect from 1st August.
Mr. HattersieyI have today laid before both Houses a White Paper (Cmnd 6861) setting out my proposals for a new Price Code and including draft safeguard regulations under Clause 9 of the Price Commission Bill. Copies of the White Paper are being sent to representatives of all interested parties, who are being asked for their comments by Monday 18th July.