Written question asked by Ross Cranston (Labour) on Monday, 24 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 February 2005. It was answered by Gerry Sutcliffe (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 February 2005 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, what assessment she has made of the implications for competition of pubs and nightclubs being obliged to charge minimum prices for alcohol as a means of tackling alcohol misuse; and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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Ross Cranston: To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what assessment she has made of the implications for competition of pubs and nightclubs being obliged to charge minimum prices for alcohol as a means of tackling alcohol misuse; and if she will make a statement. [211236] Mr. Sutcliffe: Chapter One of the Competition Act 1998 prohibits agreements, decisions or practices that restrict competition, including those that seek to fix prices or trading conditions. In the context of inter- departmental discussions on the options for tackling problems associated with excessive alcohol consumption, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has provided advice about the effects of competition law.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 211236; 430 c800W
- Session
- 2004-05
- Subjects
- Alcoholic drinks Competition Competition law Licensed premises Misuse Prices
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