HC Deb 25 July 1991 vol 195 cc831-2W
Mr. Shersby

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry when he intends to publish the report of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission into the supply of carbonated soft drinks.

Mr. McAllion

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many appointments from the private sector have been made at grade 7 or above since their establishment as executive agencies to the Warren Spring Laboratory, the Patent Office, the Radiocommunications Agency, the National Weights and Measures Laboratory, the National Physical Laboratory, the National Engineering Laboratory, the Laboratory of the Government Chemist, the Insolvency Service and Companies House; and if he will list the post, grade and maximum salary payable, including performance-related element, in each case.

Mr. Lilley

The following is the information.

National Engineering Laboratory, the National Physical Laboratory, the National Weights and Measures Laboratory, the Patent Office, the Radiocommunications Agency and the Warren Spring Laboratory.

Mr. Lilley

The following is the information requested.

Mr. Redwood

The MMC's report on carbonated drinks is currently being considered by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. The report will be published as quickly as practicable.