HC Deb 11 February 1954 vol 523 c1339
8. Mr. E. Fletcher

asked the President of the Board of Trade what industries are now the subject of investigation by the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Copper semi manufactures; electrical machinery; pneumatic tyres; buildings in Greater London; hard fibre cordage; linoleum; sand and gravel in central Scotland; industrial and medical gases. The Commission is also investigating, under Section 15 of the Monopolies Act, the general effect on the public interest of certain widely prevalent discriminatory practices.

Mr. Fletcher

Does the President consider that the Commission is now adequately manned to deal expeditiously with all these investigations?

Mr. Thorneycroft

Yes, Sir.

Mr. Gibson

Has the President any idea when the report of the inquiry into buildings in Greater London will be available?

Mr. Thorneycroft

No, Sir.