HC Deb 14 June 1989 vol 154 c442W
Mr. Neil Hamilton

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will instruct the Director General of Fair Trading to investigate the current retail practices of the Eastern electricity board.

Mr. Maude

[holding answer 12 June 1989]: It is for the Director General of Fair Trading to decide whether to carry out an investigation to establish whether someone is engaging in an anti-competitive practice. I understand that the Director General is following up complaints from retailers of electrical hardware.

Mr. Neil Hamilton

To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list those who have made representations regarding alleged anti-competitive practices by the Eastern electricity board; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Maude

[holding answer 12 June 1989]: No: I treat such representations in confidence.