HC Deb 21 July 1981 vol 9 c90W
Mr. Latham

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the interests of assisting the Government's counter-inflation policies, he will take powers to disallow price increases in the nationalised industries in excess of the rate of inflation over the next six months; and whether he will make a statement on the reasons for his decision.

Mr. Brittan

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.