Monopolies Commission

HC Deb 16 February 1956 vol 548 c285W

75. Mr. Albu

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he expects to receive the Report of the Monopolies Commission on Heavy Electrical Plant.

Mr. Walker-Smith

My right hon. Friend expects to receive this Report about the middle of the year.

77. Mr. Hamilton

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the Fife County Council has recently received identical water pipe tenders from three companies, the names of which have been sent to him; that these three firms are the only manufacturers in the country of the pipes required; and if he will therefore refer the matter to the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. Walker-Smith

I know of the matter referred to by the hon. Member. The subject of common prices and agreed tendering was referred to the Monopolies Commission in October last.