HC Deb 10 January 1978 vol 941 cc710-1W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether he will list in the Official Report the interim price increases which have been approved by the Price Commission in respect of Metal Box Ltd. Fisons Ltd., U.G. Glass Containers Ltd., British Railways and 1.C.1. Ltd. after investigation by the Commission and those approved in respect of the area electricity boards where investigation is not completed; and to what extent he estimates these will increase the cost of living.

Mr. Hattersley

Interim price increases are a matter for the Price Commission and I am asking the Chairman to write to my hon. Friend.

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