§ 43. Mr. Walter Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many references there have been to the Monopolies Commission since 1st July, 1970.
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§ Sir G. HoweThere have been eight monopoly references, five merger references and one general reference on parallel pricing. There has also been one request to the Commission to give information and assistance in relation to gas and electricity connection charges.
§ 44. Mr. Walter Johnsonasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many staff are employed by the Monopolies Commission; and what is the total annual cost to public funds.
§ Sir G. HoweOn 1st November, 1972, the Commission's staff numbered 68, including eight part time and agency staff. The estimated cost for the current financial year 1972–73 is £276,000, of which £254,000 is for salaries and wages.