§ Ms AthertonTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry whether she plans to investigate the effects on competition and the potential monopolies created by the growth of pub chains. [51512]
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§ Miss Melanie JohnsonIn his review of the Beer Orders in 2000, the Director-General of Fair Trading found no evidence to warrant a monopoly reference of the pub chains to the Competition Commission. The Director-General has pledged that he will continue to be vigilant in his pursuit of anti-competitive practices in the industry.