Written question asked by Lord Boswell of Aynho (Conservative) on Thursday, 4 June 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 1998. It was answered by John Battle (Labour) on Monday, 15 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, if she will list all registered restrictive practice agreements involving trade associations. - Includes fact that Director General of Fair Trading will write. (Holding answer 9 June 1998).

Answer: Mr. Boswell: To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will list all registered restrictive practice agreements involving trade associations. [44984] Mr. Battle: [holding answer 9 June 1998]: The Restrictive Trade Practices Act 1976 requires the Director General of Fair Trading to maintain a public register of qualifying agreements. The register is open to the public. For convenience I am asking him to write to the hon. Member to provide the information requested, and place a copy of that information in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 314 c97W; 44984
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Office of Fair Trading Restrictive trade practices Trade associations