Written question asked by Andrew Mackinlay (Labour) on Thursday, 14 October 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 October 1999. It was answered by Kim Howells (Labour) on Monday, 25 October 1999 on behalf of the Department of Trade and Industry.

Dept of Trade and Industry

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, what action he proposes to take to protect consumers from the effects of predatory pricing activities by low-cost airlines; and if he will make a statement. - (Holding answer 19 October 1999).

Answer: Mr. Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what action he proposes to take to protect consumers from the effects of predatory pricing activities by low-cost airlines; and if he will make a statement. [94708] Dr. Howells: [holding answer 19 October 1999]: Responsibility for ensuring competition laws are not broken lies with the competition authorities, the Office of Fair Trading within the UK or the European Commission for activities which affect trade between member states. I look to these bodies to ensure fair competition, and for those with concerns to put them to the competition authorities for investigation.

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