HC Deb 06 March 1978 vol 945 c451W
40. Mr. Torney

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will review the law relating to price control in the light of recent findings on tea and beer prices.

Mr. Maclennan

The Price Commissions' reports on tea and beer were made under the Counter-Inflation Act 1973 and not under the Price Commission Act 1977, which has given new powers. My right hon. Friend will review the current law as necessary in the light of experience.