The Times asked for compromise legislation that would give manufacturers the right to set high standards for service and refuse to supply retailers who don't meet them, while denying manufacturers the right to set prices.
In the past the manufacturers have set high prices.
mnli hypothesis: In the past the manufacturers have set high prices. premise: The Times asked for compromise legislation that would give manufacturers the right to set high standards for service and refuse to supply retailers who don't meet them, while denying manufacturers the right to set prices.