§ Mr. Moateasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what action he proposes to take in connection with the Indication of Prices (Beds) Order 1978, in the light of the eleventh report from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HattersleyI shall bear the Committee's report in mind when making orders under legislation for which I am responsible. I do not intend to revoke the Indication of Prices (Beds) Order 1978, but am currently reviewing it in the light of consultations on bargain offers in general.