HC Deb 09 January 1978 vol 941 c663W
26. Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection to what extent the whisky distillers have claimed an increase in the price of whisky; whether the directives of the Common Market to increase the price of their products are sufficient reasons for such increases to be made and sanctioned by the Price Commission; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. John Fraser

Notifications of price increases are matters for the Price Commission. In considering such notifications it is required by Section 2 of the Price Commission Act 1977 to have regard to all matters set out in that Section which it considers to be relevant.