HC Deb 14 March 1977 vol 928 cc2-3W
16. Mr. Michael Marshall

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations he has received from the CBI concerning the new powers to be given to the Price Commission relating to the use of profits.

34. Mr. Channon

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations he has received from the CBI about his proposed new Price Code.

Mr. Hattersley

I have had some preliminary discussion with the CBI about my proposals and these discussions will continue throughout the consultative period.

29. Mr. Robert Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will publish a shortened and simplified version of the Price Commission Document PD 520 on the control of profit margins and recording of information under the 1976 code and related orders for category III distributors.

Mr. Maclennan

No. The administration and interpretation of the Price Code is a matter for the Price Commission.