HC Deb 29 July 1988 vol 138 c647W
Mr. Speller

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what action he proposes to take in response to anti-competitive price-fixing arrangements for stainless steel within EEC and EFTA countries.

Mr. Atkins

It is for the European Commission to investigate alleged violations of European Community competition rules. Any restrictive agreements involving only one United Kingdom party would not fall under the scope of United Kingdom restrictive trade practices legislation.