Monday, 5 December 1977
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[Mr. SPEAKER in the Chair]
I remind the House that briefer supplementary questions and briefer ministerial replies have enabled us to make much better progress recently. I hope that we shall have the same cooperation today.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is the estimated cost of the Price Commission from August 1977 to March 1978; and what is the estimated cost in a full year.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what has been the average monthly increase in the retail price index since March 1974; and how this figure compares with the...
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what discussion he has had with Greater Manchester Council about its consumer advice centres.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what are his policies with regard to the proposals contained in the National Consumer Council's report "Consumers and the...
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what is his latest estimate of the probable trend of retail prices over the next 12 months.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will refer the activities of the Performing Right Society Limited to the Monopolies Commission.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what has been the percentage increase in food prices since February 1974, and how many of the eight other EEC countries have...
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he is satisfied with the price structure in the sale of petrol whereby motorists in rural areas, where car travel is a...
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what has been the increase in prices since February 1974.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether he is satisfied with the operation of the criteria for efficiency under Section 2 of the Price Commission Act.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection when he will next meet the Chairman of the Price Commission.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will give the percentage price increase per year for frozen chips, the year 1974 being based at 100, together with the...
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he has received any representa
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what effect import levies on wheat have had upon the price of bread.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether he will make a statement on the Price Commission's decision to investigate the pricing policy of those industries operating...
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will make a statement on the Price Commission investigation into British Railways prices.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what general principles he observes in asking the Office of Fair Trading to undertake inquiries into trade practices.
asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection whether he will outline his reasons for directing the Price Commission to carry out a sectoral examination of the road haulage industry.
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster when he last met the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list his official engagements for 5th December.
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. May I ask for clarification on the situation that has arisen over today's business? Last Thursday you granted to the hon. Member for Penistone (Mr. Mendelson)...
On a point of order, Mr. Speaker. A short time ago the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster expressed his willingness in future to answer Questions on small businesses. Is it in order to ask you...
I will, with permission, Mr. Speaker, make a statement on the situation in Bermuda. The House will be aware of the decision to send British troops to Bermuda following serious disturbances...
I beg to ask leave to move the Adjournment of the House, under Standing Order No. 9, for the purpose of discussing a specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration, namely,...
4.3 p.m.
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