HC Deb 12 March 1996 vol 273 c526W
Mr. William O'Brien

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if he has received an interim report from the Monopolies and Mergers Commission on the activities of suppliers of electrical goods; and if he will make a statement. [20083]

Mr. John M. Taylor

[holding answer 11 March 1996]: I have not received an interim report from the Monopolies and Mergers Commission. The MMC has until 31 October 1996 to report.

Mr. William O'Brien

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when he expects the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to report on the retail pricing of certain types of electrical goods; and if he will make a statement. [20007]

Mr. John M. Taylor

[holding answer 11 March 1996]: My right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade announced on 14 February that he has given the Monopolies and Mergers Commission until 31 October 1996 to report on the monopolies references on the supply of eight categories of electrical goods.