§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will refer to the Price Commission the increases taking place currently in insurance premiums covering households and household effects.
§ Mr. MaclennanInsurance premiums are a matter for my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade. The provisions of the Price Investigation and Examination (Exceptions) Order 1977 preclude my right hon. Friend from directing the Commission to examine insurance premiums of any kind.