HC Deb 30 January 1978 vol 943 cc6-7W
30. Mr. Budgen

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what steps he is taking to prevent the duplication of effort between Price Commission investigations, Price Commission examinations, and Monopolies and Mergers Commission investigations.

Mr. Roy Hattersley

The Price Commission Act 1977 requires me to consult the Director General of Fair Trading and the Price Commission before initiating an examination in order that such duplication is avoided wherever possible. In addition, the review of competition policy will examine the relationship between the two Commissions.