§ 23. Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what consultations he has had with the Confederation of British Industry about new powers for the Price Commission.
§ Mr. HattersleyI discussed with the CBI the Government's willingness to include in a joint Government/TUC statement proposals to strengthen the Price Commission, review the safeguard clauses and secure the maximum practicable interval between price increases.