§ Mr. John TownendTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, in view of the financial losses that are being sustained by other companies as a result of the scheme in question, he will instruct the Director General of Fair Trading to expedite his consideration of alleged breaches by Unichem Ltd. of the Competition Act.
§ Mr. MaudeNo. The conduct of investigations under the Competition Act is a matter for the Director General of Fair Trading. However, I understand that the Director General is fully aware of the need for urgency and is consequently proceeding with all possible speed.