HC Deb 04 July 1977 vol 934 c438W
Mr. Edward Lyons

asked 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. Hattersiey

I 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.

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