asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether the Prices Commission is now functioning; and, if so, the personnel and the nature of the duties of the commission; or alternatively, whether it is intended to restore this commission to the position which it occupied prior to the emergency.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Functions of Prices Commission.
During the emergency the functions of the Prices Commission in so far as control of prices is concerned have been exercised under the Emergency Powers Act, 1939, and Orders made thereunder. The question of future policy in the matter is at present under active consideration.