HC Deb 13 March 1995 vol 256 c387W
Mr. David Evans

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what powers he or the Director General of Fair Trading have to review voluntary agreements entered into to avoid references to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.

Mr. Jonathan Evans

The Director General of Fair Trading has a continuing responsibility to keep commercial activity under review. That can extend to voluntary agreements or undertakings and the degree of compliance with them. Where he considers it appropriate, the director general can make a reference to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission.