§ Norman BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when she expects the Office of Fair Trading to conclude its review of the Supermarket Code of Practice; and if she will make a statement. [131829]
§ Mr. SutcliffeThe Office of Fair Trading is expected to conclude its review of the Code of Practice governing supermarkets' relations with their suppliers this autumn. The OFT will then send its results to DTI for formal consideration. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry will wait for the results of that review before deciding if any action is necessary.