12. Mr. H. Wilsonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation whether he is aware of the growth of a private monopoly in road transport of meat; and what steps he is taking in the matter.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterThe answer to the first part of the Question is, "No," and the second part does not therefore arise.
13. Mr. H. Wilsonasked the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation how far tenders received for the disposal of meat-carrying road vehicles show evidence of ring activities and the quotation of common prices.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterTenders made to the British Transport Commission are confidential, but the Commission has not asked for my consent to reject any tender on the grounds that acceptance would result in undue restriction of competition.