Petrol Companies (Monopolies Commission's Recommendation)

HC Deb 27 October 1965 vol 718 cc69-70W

63. Dr. Bennett

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the further acquisition of filling-stations by petrol companies, and the continued pressure by such companies on retailers to enter into the same restrictive covenants as heretofore, he will now as a matter of urgency introduce orders to give effect to the recommendation of the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. Darling

My right hon. Friend intends to make a statement as soon as possible.