Written question asked by Geoffrey Clifton-Brown (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 22 April 2002. It was answered by Lord Whitehead (Labour) on Monday, 22 April 2002 on behalf of the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.

Dept for Transport Local Government and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions, what measures will be put in place to prevent sole suppliers of hard-coat thermal efficient glass abusing their position to impose unreasonable price increases under S.I. 440. - (Holding answer 19 April 2002).

Answer: Mr. Clifton-Brown: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what measures will be put in place to prevent sole suppliers of hard-coat thermal efficient glass abusing their position to impose unreasonable price increases under S.I. 440. [51433] Dr. Whitehead: [holding answer 19 April 2002]: The Department is aware of at least three companies supplying hard-coat thermally efficient glass in the UK. There are also several other international flat glass manufacturers that might seek to trade in the UK depending upon how the market develops. There is therefore no need to put in place anti-monopoly measures.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 51433; 384 c45W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Buildings Building alterations Building regulations Glass Prices Retail trade Windows
Legislation: Building (Amendment) Regulations 2002
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