HC Deb 01 November 1966 vol 735 c84W
Mr. Whitaker

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will take steps to include restrictions which are contrary to the public interest in service industries within the Restrictive Practices Act.

Mr. Jay

No. The Monopolies and Mergers Act, which came into force only last year, provides that the Monopolies Commission may inquire into the supply of services in certain conditions. In these circumstances I do not at present contemplate further legislation on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend.