§ Mr. Thorpeasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry which of the professional bodies covered by the Monopolies Commission's Report of 1970 on Restrictive Practices in the Professions 347W have reported modifications to their rules and practices following their examination of the report; and what steps are being considered by his Department to bring about implementation of the Commission's recommendations.
§ Mr. NobleI invited all the professional associations which gave evidence to the Monopolies Commission or were mentioned in the report on the supply of professional services to examine their practices in the light of the report. Most of them have replied that they do not consider that they operate practices which are unduly restrictive or against the public interest. I am considering whether it would be appropriate to refer particular professions to the Monopolies Commission.