MPX5139172: Three government representatives arrived at London's Smithfield Meat Market just before 7am to start the official probe into the escalating price of beef. The panel, consisting of Sydney Robinson, James Gulliver (pictured) and Dame Elizabeth Ackroyd met meat salesmen, porters and experts at the market which was in full swing well before they arrived. 9th January 1973 (b/w photo) / Bridgeman Images