HC Deb 29 February 1984 vol 55 c179W
48. Mr. Randall

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will take action to regulate the level of discounts sought by multiple grocery chains from their suppliers.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

The Monopolies and Mergers Commission examined this issue in its May 1981 report "Discounts to Retailers" and considered that regulation was neither necessary nor desirable. I know of no grounds at present for dissenting from this view.

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