§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if, in view of the prices being asked by touts for Wimbledon tickets, he will refer to the Price Commission the question of the sale of tickets for entertainments and sporting events at above face value.
§ Mr. MaclennanMy right hon. Friend does not regard this as suitable for examination by the Price Commission.
§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what study he has made of the evidence supplied to him of proposals to limit touting of tickets for sporting and entertainment events; if he will now take steps to introduce these or similar proposals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaclennanMy right hon. Friend has not yet seen any proposals which appear to deal satisfactorily with the problem of ticket touting. However, where event organisers impose an appropriate condition of sale on their tickets, I very much hope they will take suitable action where the condition is not observed.