HC Deb 18 January 1971 vol 809 cc176-7W
80. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in view of the monopolistic position acquired by Philips Brocklehurst Limited, Macclesfield, consequent on the closure of Winterthur Silks, Dunfermline, he will refer the matter to the Monopolies Commission.

81. Mr. Adam Hunter

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if, in view of the monopolistic position acquired by Philips Brocklehurst Limited, Macclesfield, consequent on the closure of Winterthur Silks, Dunfermline, he will refer the matter to the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. Ridley

The closure of the Dunfermline factory did not result in any reduction of competition between the two companies. At the time, Winterthur Silks Limited was already owned by Philips Brocklehurst Limited.

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