§ 23. Mr. Wadeasked the President of the Board of Trade what Reports he has received from the Monopolies Commission since it was reconstituted under the provisions of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act.
§ Sir D. EcclesNone, Sir.
§ Mr. WadeIn view of that reply, is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that, 188 in its latest size, the Monopolies Commission is adequate? Further, as there are many forms of restriction that are not covered by the Restrictive Trade Practices Act—such as the restrictive agreements limiting supply and distribution by certain suppliers to one particular manufacturer—is it intended in the future that there should be any general references to the Monopolies Commission? If so, will the Commission be able to cope with inquiries of that nature?
§ Sir D. EcclesIn reply to the first part of the hon. Gentleman's supplementary, I would say that I asked the Chairman of the Commission, and he considers the Commission is adequate. If the hon. Gentleman wants an answer to the second part of his supplementary question, I would ask him to put it down in the form of a Question.