§ Mr. Brothertonasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what regard will be paid in considering applications for price increases as to whether firms have chosen to pay part of their employees' remuneration in the form of guaranteed expenditure on Access and Barclay cards.
§ Mr. John FraserThe Price Commission is responsible for examining notification of intended price increases to ensure that the increases comply with the Price Code. The Commission is required to refer to the Secretary of State for Employment for his determination as to whether increases in remuneration exceed the overall pay guidelines.