§ Mr. Dykesasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what plans he has to reduce the scope of the "safety net" provisions for allowable price increases by companies under the Price Commission Acts.
§ Mr. MaclennanMy right hon. Friend intends to review statutory instruments made under the Counter-Inflation Act 1973 and the Price Commission Act 1977 before the end of July when the power to enforce a price code lapses.