§ Mr. George Rodgersasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what steps are being taken to prevent price increases in the cost of insulating materials following the announcement of grant support to owner-occupiers who install such material to prevent energy loss in their properties.
§ Mr. MaclennanI agree that it would be undesirable if the proposed insulation scheme for private houses led to an increase in the price of insulating materials, and I am therefore considering whether any special measures need to be taken. Price increases by individual firms are a matter for the Price Commission.