Written question asked by Lord Anderson of Swansea (Labour) on Thursday, 10 June 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 June 2004. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 June 2004 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, if she will make a statement on the implications of the Appeal Court decision in the case of Bernie Creham against Inntrepreneur for (a) the licensed trade, (b) competition policy and (c) protection of consumers.

Answer: Donald Anderson: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if she will make a statement on the implications of the Appeal Court decision in the case of Bernie Creham against Inntrepreneur for (a) the licensed trade, (b) competition policy and (c) protection of consumers. [178953] Mr. Sutcliffe: It is for parties involved in the beer industry to consider how this decision may affect their commercial relationships and for the UK competition authorities to consider any wider matters it may raise relating to competition law and consumer protection.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 178953; 422 c1453W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Consumers Beer Competition Court of Appeal Judgements Protection Public houses Prices Overcharging Tenants Unfair practices Inntrepreneur Pub
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