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Written question asked by Roy Beggs (Ulster Unionist Party) on Wednesday, 7 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 July 2004. It was answered by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 July 2004 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Northern Ireland Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with Northern Ireland's petrol and oil distribution industry about the cost of fuels; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Mr. Beggs: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what recent discussions he has had with Northern Ireland's petrol and oil distribution industry about the cost of fuels; and if he will make a statement. [183235] Mr. Gardiner: I have had no such recent discussions. The level of prices is a commercial decision taken by the petrol and oil distribution industry. Unless there is evidence of "price fixing" Government cannot intervene in these decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
183235; 423 c1197W
Session
2003-04
Subjects
Fuels Northern Ireland Oil Petrol Prices
Link
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