HC Deb 03 March 1969 vol 779 c53W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT the orders made under Section 10 of the Monopolies and Restrictive Practices (Inquiries and Control) Act, 1948, and under Section 3 of the Monopolies and Mergers Act, 1965.

Mr. Dell

The following orders have been made under Section 10 of the Monopolies and Restrictive Practices (Inquiry and Control) Act, 1948, and under Section 3 of the Monopolies and Mergers Act, 1965:

The Monopolies and Restrictive Practices (Dental Goods) Order 1951.

The Monopolies and Restrictive Practices (Imported Hardwood and Softwood Timber) Order, 1960.

The Restriction of Merger (No. 1) Order 1966 and the Restriction of Merger (No. 2) Order.

The Solus Petrol Order 1966, The Solus Petrol (Amendment) Order 1966 and The Solus Petrol (No. 2) Order 1966.

In many other cases, the findings of the Commission have been implemented by means of voluntary undertakings by the parties concerned.

Mr. Pavitt

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total number of reports received as a result of the Monopolies and Restrictive Practices (Inquiries and Control) Act, 1948, and the Monopolies and Mergers Act, 1965.

Mr. Dell

Fifty-one.