§ 39. Mr. Spriggsasked the Secretary of State and Consumer Protection what price increases of beer, spirits and soft drinks have taken place during each of the last three years for which this information is available.
§ Mr. MaclennanI regret that reliable information is not available for soft drinks. For beer and spirits the average price increases in licensed houses have been as follows:
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Beer Percent. Spirits Percent. Year ending— December 1975 25 29 December 1976 18 9 December 1977 14 11
§ 42. Mr. Torneyasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection when he expects to receive the report of the Price Commission on the proposed two pence increase in the price of beer; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HattersleyThe Price Commission is due to report on its investigation into Allied Breweries price increase not later than 18th April.