HC Deb 20 November 1978 vol 958 cc435-6W
28. Mr. Hal Miller

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what were the considerations leading to the reference of the prices of British-made spare parts for motor vehicles to the Price Commission.

Mr. Maclennan

The considerations which my right hon. Friend had in mind in making this reference included extensive public concern at the price of motor car spares and that running a car is a substantial and essential part of the budget of very many households.