Written question asked by Lindsay Hoyle (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 March 2001. It was answered by Alan Johnson (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 March 2001 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 discussions he has had with the Director General of Fair Trading on the proposals by Mercedes Benz (UK) for their planned future car sales structure in the UK; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Hoyle: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discussions he has had with the Director General of Fair Trading on the proposals by Mercedes Benz (UK) for their planned future car sales structure in the UK; and if he will make a statement. [152096] Mr. Alan Johnson: I have had no discussions as yet with the Director General of Fair Trading on the proposals by Mercedes Benz (UK) for their planned future car sales structure in the UK. I understand that Mercedes Benz Dealer representatives have sent a letter to Daimler Chrysler UK calling on the company to justify or withdraw the termination notices, failing which the Dealers intend to commence legal proceedings.

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