§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether in the light of the fact that Arthur Bell and Sons has applied for a further large increase in the price of whisky despite its increased profits for the last six months of £7,800,000 he will now refer the case to the Price Commission for action.
§ Mr. MaclennanNo. Action on individual price increases is a matter for the Price Commission. I am asking the chairman to write to my hon. Friend concerning this case.