§ Mr. Carter-Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection is he has received any representation regarding the high cost of soft-mix drinks in public houses, in view of the high prices charged to landlords, owners and managers of public houses; if he is aware that this reflects increases in prices charged all round; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaclennanFollowing a number of representations last year my right hon. Friend referred the question of soft drink and mixer prices to the Price Commission for examination and report. Its report, published on 31st March 1977, contained a number of recommendations which we are discussing with interested parties.