Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 19 March 2001. It was answered by Lord McIntosh of Haringey (Labour) on Monday, 19 March 2001.

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McIntosh of Haringey, Lord

Question

Whether they consider that the larger food buyers are abusing their commercial strength to the detriment of producers and consumers, notably in the cases of milk and meat; and if so, what action they propose. [HL 1138]. - Includes ref to draft of the code of practice in Library.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1138; 623 c128WA

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Consumers Competition Food Meat Production Milk Supermarkets