Written question asked by Colin Breed (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 18 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 June 1998. It was answered by Nigel Griffiths (Labour) on Thursday, 25 June 1998 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the President of the Board of Trade, what plans she has to prevent supermarkets engaging in anti-competitive practices.

Answer: Mr. Breed: To ask the President of the Board of Trade what plans she has to prevent supermarkets engaging in anti-competitive practices; and if she will make a statement. [47193] Mr. Nigel Griffiths: Under UK competition legislation, the Director General of Fair Trading is responsible for monitoring markets and considering allegations of anti-competitive behaviour, abuse of monopoly power or restrictive trade practices. Anyone with evidence of anti-competitive practices should forward this to the Director General.

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