HC Deb 23 June 1980 vol 987 cc17-8W
Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will refer to the Monopolies Commission the restriction on the distribution in the United Kingdom of liquid cold water detergents by the two major producers.

Mrs. Sally Oppenheim

Monopoly references are normally a matter for the Director General of Fair Trading. I understand that he will be looking into reports that the major manufacturers have resisted the introduction of these products.

Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the total value of exports from and imports into the United Kingdom of liquid cold water detergents.

Mr. Parkinson

This information is not separately identified in the overseas trade statistics.

Mr. Oakes

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the total volume of cold water detergent produced in the United Kingdom; what percentage of this is exported; and what percentage is available for the domestic market.

Mr. Parkinson

The information requested is not available.