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
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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
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