HC Deb 23 June 1997 vol 296 c390W
Mrs. Dunwoody

To ask the President of the Board of Trade when she expects to make a decision on the inquiry into the alleged price fixing of electrical goods. [4391]

Mr. Nigel Griffiths

The Monopolies and Mergers Commission (MMC) report on domestic electrical goods will be published as quickly as is practicable. I cannot comment on the likely publication date of the MMC report or its contents, since this information is market sensitive. Copies of the report will be laid before Parliament at the same time as it is published.

Mr. Bill O'Brien

To ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will include an assessment of public opinion on the operation of manufacturers' recommended retail prices in her consideration of the Monopolies and Mergers Commission report into the electrical goods industry. [4602]

Mr. Griffiths

The report remains confidential until publication. I am not able to comment until then.