§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection, in the light of the fact that two major food retailers have reduced prices across the board by 5 to 15 per cent., if he will refer tothe Price Commission for investigation the profit margins of retailers.
§ Mr. MaclennanMy right hon. Friend has no present plans to direct the Price Commission to examine profit margins of retailers in general. A number of current examinations cover specific areas of retail trade.