asked the Minister for Industry, Commerce and Energy the total number of price increases granted by him since 5th July, 1977; and the number of recommendations for price increases from the National Prices Commission now before him or his Department for decision.
Written Answers. - Prices Increases.
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I would refer the Deputy to the answer given by me to a written question on 12th October, 1977, in which I gave details of the number of price increases arising from recommendations by the National Prices Commission which were accepted by me in the period from my assuming office on 5th July, 1977, to 7th October, 1977.
The number of price increases recommended by the National Prices Commission and accepted by me from 8th October, 1977, to 25th November, 1977, was 60.
There are four recommendations for price increases from the National Prices Commission at present under consideration by me or my Department.