Out-of-town Supermarkets (Hansard, 15 July 1999)

HC Deb 15 July 1999 vol 335 c269W 269W

§ 14. Dr. Whitehead
To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what evidence he has assessed of the relationship between the location of out-of-town supermarkets and competition between their owners. [90022]

§ Mr. Byers
The Competition Commission is currently investigating the supply of groceries in the UK. It is due to deliver its report on 7 April 2000. It would not be appropriate for me to comment on matters which may form part of the Commission's inquiry.