Primary Batteries (Monopolies Commission Reference)

HC Deb 29 February 1972 vol 832 c87W

Mr. Biffen

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will refer the supply of primary batteries to the Monopolies Commission.

Mr. Ridley

My right hon. Friend has today asked the Monopolies Commission to investigate the supply of zinc/carbon (Leclanché) batteries and zinc/mercuric oxide batteries.