HC Deb 08 March 1968 vol 760 cc177-8W
Mr. Hugh Jenkins

asked the Minister of Transport if she is aware that the provision of traffic lights is being artificially help up by restrictive agreements between the two suppliers who together enjoy a monopoly in this field; and if she will refer the matter to the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. Swingler

Under the provisions of the Restrictive Trade Practices Act, 1956, matters arising from the existence or alleged existence of restrictive trading agreements fall to be dealt with not by the Monopolies Commission but by the Restrictive Practices Court. The action to be taken in any particular case of this nature is a matter for the Registrar of Restrictive Trading Agreements.