§ Lord Brougham and Vauxasked Her Majesty's Government:
What representations were made by J. Sainsbury plc to the Department of Trade and Industry investigation into supermarket and retail pricing. [HL4386]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyAfter an initial investigation by the Office of Fair Trading, the Director General of Fair Trading referred the supply of groceries by supermarkets to the Competition Commission on 8 April.
The Office of Fair Trading and the Competition Commission are independent bodies. M
Representations about these inquiries received by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry have been addressed by J Sainsbury plc to the Director General of Fair Trading or the Competition Commission as appropriate.