HC Deb 10 March 1953 vol 512 cc1106-7
24. Mr. J. Hynd

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the oil companies are boycotting new petrol-filling stations in Sheffield for which planning permission and building licences have been issued; and whether he will bring this to the notice of the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

I am aware that supplies of some brands of petrol are being withheld from some filling stations. I will bear this matter in mind in choosing matters for reference to the Monopolies Commission, and will certainly take note of any information which the hon. Member may care to send me about cases in Sheffield.

Mr. Hynd

Is the Minister aware that it is not only some petrol companies which are refusing some brands, but all petrol companies are refusing all brands to particular stations in order to set up a monopoly in a particular area after planning consent has been given, and will he consider the matter?

Mr. Thorneycroft

I will give consideration to this matter in relation to any reference to the Monopolies Commission.